Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Readmitted Surgery Patients Fare Better at Same Hospital
Patients also did slightly better when original team of doctors treated them on readmission
Increased Infection-Linked Mortality in DM Greater for T1DM
Risk up for various infections; increased risk seems greater for type 1 than type 2 diabetes
Chamomile Linked to Longevity for Mexican-American Women
But study did not determine quantity consumed; only found an association, not cause-and-effect link
Exercise May Be Better Than Arthroscopic Sx for Knee Pain
Exercise a better way to relieve arthritis discomfort, researchers say
Testosterone + Fenofibrate Yields Strongest Effect on Cardio Risks
Findings in older men with high cholesterol and low testosterone
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk
Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults
Daily Milk or Dark Chocolate Linked to Cardiovascular Benefits
Benefits for as much as 3.5 ounces of chocolate a day
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
