Preoperative Frailty Linked to Surgical Outcomes, Costs
Incidence of major morbidity, readmission, mortality correlated with frailty classification
Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury
Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
Methanol Toxicity Can Result From Occupational Exposure
Case report describes patient with symptoms that began two weeks after new job at propane company
Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management
Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients
Problems Identified With Gaps in EHR Functionality in Morning Rounds
Gaps in EHR design lead to workflow standardization issues, use of workarounds, team miscommunication
Studies Look at Ways to Reduce Depressive Episodes in Obese
Integrated intervention associated with decline in body mass index, depressive symptoms
Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant
Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV
Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States
Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
