Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use
Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
Rate of Adverse Effects for Dapagliflozin Similar to Placebo
Although genital infections, renal function AEs found more frequently with dapagliflozin than placebo
IDSA: Surgical Site Infections Up With Reported Penicillin Allergy
Increased risk of SSI was mediated by patients' receipt of alternative perioperative antibiotic
Adding Albumin to Risk Score Improves Mortality Prediction
In patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, low albumin tied to higher mortality
2016 Physician Quality Reporting System Reports Available
Physicians should review reports to know whether they are subject to 2018 PQRS payment adjustment
Injured Patients Want More Info on Safety Improvement Efforts
Eighteen of 30 patients and family members reported the CRP experience to be positive overall
Stronger Nocebo Effect When Inert Rx Labeled As Expensive
Neural interactions between cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord mediate this effect
Electrolyte Issues With Chronic Alcohol Use Span Social Spectrum
Telltale signs of chronic alcohol use are large drops in plasma phosphate, magnesium, potassium, calcium
Pay for Performance Cuts Mortality in Diabetes Patients
Program associated with lower risk for mortality, but not cancer incidence
