Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Compassion Fatigue May Be Underestimated by Trauma Teams
Acknowledging it is a key to coping, researchers say
Recommendations Developed for Antithrombotic Tx in VTE
Guidelines updated for 12 topics; new recommendations address three new topics
Motor Control Exercise Can Help Ease Lower Back Pain
Specific exercises to improve coordination of muscles that control and support spine
FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
High Dose of Vitamin D Tied to Higher Risk of Falls in Elderly
No benefit on lower extremity function and increased risk of falls for higher monthly doses
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
