Geriatric Events in Cancer Surgery Common in Elderly
Particularly among those who undergo major abdominal surgery
Mortality 18.5 Percent for Ebola Management in U.S., Europe
Most patients received IV fluids and electrolyte supplementation, antibiotics, investigational tx
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
NAFLD Linked to Unfavorable Metabolic Profile in T2DM
More severe hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, and adipose tissue/hepatic insulin resistance with NAFLD
Risk of Reoperation Up With Perianal Lesions in Crohn’s
Increased risk of reoperation and abdominal reoperation with perianal lesions
Rate of Missed Adenomas >5 mm Similarly Low for BBPS 2, 3
Significantly higher rate of missed adenomas in colon segments with Boston Bowel Prep Scale score of 1
CDC: Number of Uninsured Persons in U.S. Down Since 2013
Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015
Early Surgery Common for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
More than half of elective resections done after fewer than three preceding episodes
Physicians Concerned By Increasing Cost of Generics
Pennsylvania docs call for state- and national-level medical associations to address issue
No Need to Avoid Statins in Hep C Compensated Cirrhosis
Statin use tied to lower risk of decompensation and death in hep C compensated cirrhosis
