Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Mortality Risks of Exclusive Cigar, Cigarette, Pipe Use ID’d
Higher risk of tobacco-related cancer death for current/former cigarette, current cigar, pipe smoking
Administrative Costs Estimated at Health Care System
Estimated costs of billing range from $20 for primary care visit to $215 for inpatient surgical procedure
Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses Predominate 2017-2018 Season
Vaccine effectiveness estimated at 25 percent against A(H3N2)
Anti-Heroin Vaccine Shows Promise Against Lethal Doses
TLR9 agonist in presence of alum is stable over 30 days, elicits strong anti-heroin antibody titers
Rotating Night Shift Work Tied to Increased Odds of T2DM
Working more night shifts per month linked to increased odds of type 2 diabetes
Significant Challenges for Developmental-Behavioral Peds
Care issues include long waits, high case complexity, poor reimbursement, and provider burnout
AAP, POSNA Release 5 Pediatric Orthopedic Recommendations
Five tests/procedures often inappropriately ordered highlighted as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
FDA Approves First Blood Test to Evaluate Potential Concussions
Should help reduce unnecessary CT testing and associated radiation exposure
Safety of PERC Tool Validated for Very Low Risk PE Rule Out in ER
Eight-item, pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria safe for use with very low risk patients in ER
