4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Post-Op Delirium Diminishes Recovery in Older Patients
Worse outcomes include increased hospital length of stay, disability, and mortality
ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Handholding, Speaking to Patients Reduces Anxiety
Findings in patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty under local anesthesia
Total Knee Replacement Procedures Up From 2000 to 2010
Considerable increase for men, women aged 45 years and older; higher rates for women in 2000, 2010
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
