Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
RSNA: Children Can Sustain Major Chest Injuries From ATV Crashes
Main cause of chest injury was rollover, followed by collision with landscape, falls
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Decision Aid Ups Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery for Blacks
However, rates of recommendation for surgery did not differ significantly
Discussing Opioid Risks With Patients Reduces Misuse
Sixty percent lower rate of saving of pills among patients who talked to their doctor about risks
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
Thiazide-Type Diuretic Treatment Tied to Lower Fracture Risk
Reduced hip and pelvic fracture risk compared to treatment with other antihypertensive medications
Barriers Identified in Current Knee Osteoarthritis Care
Most frequently cited barriers were in domains of patient and health care professional
Shoulder-Related Issues Common After Thyroid Cancer Surgery
Patients with thyroid carcinoma have worse scores on disability, quality of life measures
