Exercise May Be Better Than Arthroscopic Sx for Knee Pain
Exercise a better way to relieve arthritis discomfort, researchers say
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
Obesity Ups Risks in Pediatric Procedural Sedation
Increased risk of adverse respiratory events, frequency of airway interventions with obesity
Study Estimates Incidence of Surgical Never Events
Current estimates for wrong-site surgery, retained surgical items: 0.09 and 1.32 per 10,000 procedures
Duloxetine Appears Beneficial for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Three trials also show improved function with acceptable adverse event rate
Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Positions
More than 250 seniors didn't match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills
Report Offers Guidance on Medical Ethics Education
Novel approaches to learning encouraged, such as flipped classroom, use of reflective narratives
Extra Time During MCAT Linked to Less Success in Med School
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations
