ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty
Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination
Wrist Fracture Linked to Higher Subsequent Fracture Risk
Increased risk of fracture overall and spine, humerus, upper extremity, lower extremity, hip fx
AAP: Tackling Should Not Be Banned From Youth Football
New policy statement urges proper training, supervision to avoid injuries among young players
ASA: Nitrous Oxide Deemed Safe for Surgical Patients With CVD
Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
Ultrasound Highly Accurate for Diagnosing Groin Hernia
Improvement in sensitivity, specificity, overall accuracy of US from pre-2011 to 2011 and onward
Pain Relief, Function Up Post Knee Replacement in Arthritis
But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
