Lower Mortality Seen for Cardiac Care at Top-Ranked Hospitals
But readmission rates similar for top-ranked, nonranked hospitals for acute MI and CABG
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA: Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, but Check Labels
Romaine lettuce sold in stores to carry labels with region where produce was grown, harvest date
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Clinical Decision Support System Ups Outpatient PE Management
Home discharge rate increased at intervention sites; no increase in return visits, adverse outcomes
Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis
No benefits seen with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 and L. helveticus R0052
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
ED Utilization Up for Pediatric mTBI After TBI Legislation
Proportion of ED visits increased from five years before to after legislation
FDA Approves Drug for Treatment of Travelers’ Diarrhea
Aemcolo not indicated for patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool
FDA: Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
So far, 32 people across 11 states have become sick with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce
