Readmission for Patients With Sepsis Common and Costly
Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes
February 2019 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
Wireless Sensor System Feasible for Monitoring Vital Signs in NICU
Operation possible when immersed in water and compatible with essential medical imaging
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
Kidney Disease Affects Revascularization Outcomes
Revascularization patients with T2DM and CKD more likely to experience a major adverse event
MRI Cardiac Stress Test Predicts Death From Heart Disease
Test has been underused and represents less than 1 percent of stress tests, study authors say
Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women
Second study shows sedentary time linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease for women
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually
Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending
