Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Earlier Physical Therapy May Help Older Patients With Back Pain
Extent of improvement in symptoms may be greater among those referred for early PT
Beetroot Juice Supplementation May Help Lengthen Workouts
Reduction in systolic, diastolic BP, total peripheral resistance at rest and during exercise
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences
Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
FDA Approves Novel Leg Prosthesis for AKAs
New device adheres to the leg with fixtures and screws implanted into the remaining thigh bone
