Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England
While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is 'unprecedented in its scope'
TB Outbreak May Be Linked to Bone Repair Product
Aziyo Biologics recalling 154 containers of the bone putty that includes human cells and is used in a range of orthopedic procedures
Many at High Priority for Kidney Transplant Not on Waitlist
Nonlisted patients disproportionally African American, lack commercial insurance, or reside in lower-income communities
Patients Do Not Improve Activity Level After Hip Replacement
Findings despite surgery success in aiding pain, physical performance
Few Clinicians Talk About Bariatric Surgery With Obese Patients
But having this discussion is associated with more weight loss and higher odds of bariatric surgery
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals' need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination ID’d Among Health Employees
At MetroHealth System, probability of vaccination up for employees older than 44 years, men, Whites, and Asians
Bariatric Surgery Beneficial for Class 1 Obesity
Individuals undergoing RYGB or sleeve gastrectomy lost up to 20 percent of their initial BMI; many had remission from T2DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia
Nonsurgical Knee Arthritis Care Varies Geographically
Greater use of nonsurgical care associated with lower rates of total knee arthroplasty
