Racism Can Disrupt Physician-Patient Power Dynamics
But black female physician notes that she has the power and privilege to leave a given situation
Improved Outcomes With Fast Reperfusion in Acute Stroke
Among patients with acute stroke treated with stent retrievers, fast reperfusion tied to better outcomes
Inaccuracy in Administrative Hospital Coding Data
Inaccuracy such as weekday admissions of false-positive cases with low case fatality
Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
American Thoracic Society, May 13-18
The American Thoracic Society's 2016 International Conference The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society was held from May 13 to 18 in...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Can Occur Post Bariatric Surgery in T2DM
DKA should be considered in patients with type 2 diabetes who present soon after bariatric surgery
Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors
And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
About Half of Myocardial Infarctions Are Asymptomatic
Without typical symptoms, many miss out on crucial medical care
Wide Variation Seen in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Imaging
Hospital pricing, when provided, was consistently higher than independent imaging facilities
