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
Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans
Riders over 45 a big part of increase in hospital admissions for more severe accidents
August 2015 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
