Patient-Controlled Analgesia Reduces Pain at Higher Cost
Costs were higher among patients with pain from traumatic injuries, non-traumatic abdominal pain
Revisits After Discharge From Observation Up in Elderly
From 2006 to 2011, increases seen in repeat observation stays and any hospital revisit for seniors
Nearly 60 Percent With Conjunctivitis Fill Antibiotic Rx
Blacks and Latinos less likely to fill prescriptions; higher-income, educated patients more likely to fill rx
2006 to 2013 Saw Increase in ER Use for Herpes Zoster
Increase in number of emergency department visits and costs for HZ-related ER visits
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Poses Fetal Risk During/After Event
Risk of fetal demise increased with maternal ICU admission and higher serum osmolality during DKA
Early Loop Diuretic Tx Tied to Lower Mortality in Heart Failure
Early-treatment group had significantly lower in-hospital mortality even after adjustment
Sharp Rise Among Women for Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
U.S. cases rose 75 percent for females versus 55 percent for males over a decade, researchers say
Support for Financial Penalties Up With Emphasis on Patient Harms
Penalties supported by 41% of physician recipients of clinical vignette describing harms to patient
Marital Status Among Factors Tied to Gout Rx Adherence
Belief about medicines, presence of comorbidity, being married positively influence meds adherence
