Society of Critical Care Medicine, Jan. 21-25
The Society of Critical Care Medicine's 46th Critical Care Congress The annual Society of Critical Medicine's Critical Care Congress was held from Jan....
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
SCCM: Hypothermia No Benefit After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
No significant benefit in survival with favorable functional outcome at one year for comatose children
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic
Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community
All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates
Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment
Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
