Hip Fracture Incidence Up With Non-Dialysis-Requiring CKD
Increased age-standardized rates of hip fracture, post-hip fracture mortality, higher resource use
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Showering Just Days After TKA Does Not Up Infection Risk
Getting area wet before sutures or staples are removed doesn't seem to raise infection risk
U/S + MR Arthrography Best for Medial Elbow Pain Assessment
Improved specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy for diagnosing ulnar collateral ligament tears
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors
And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Similar benefits for Tai Chi, physical therapy; benefits of Tai Chi consistent across instructors