Hip Preservation Appropriateness Guidelines May Be Limited
Patient age, radiographic OA severity dominate prediction of hip preservation sx appropriateness
CDC: Severity of Influenza Season Low Through Feb. 2, 2019
Vaccine effectiveness 47 percent against all flu virus infection associated with acute respiratory illness
Improved Outcomes Seen With Liver Grafts From Older Donors
However, liver graft discard from older donors remained increased from 2003 to 2016
American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8
The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held...
Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017
Spending per person increased 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2017; utilization increased 0.5 percent
Fractures Have Long-Term Impact on Quality of Life for Older Adults
Hip, spine fragility fractures tied to negative impact on mobility, self-care, ambulation
Aspirin Underused for Advanced Colorectal Polyps
Only 42.6 percent of 84 patients with biopsy-proven advanced colorectal polyps were taking aspirin
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery
Women also less likely to receive anesthesia consultation, more likely to have timely surgery
Functional Decline Seen for Many Frail Patients After TAVR, SAVR
Older patients with severe frailty often have decline or lack of improvement after the procedures
