ACC: Occlusion of Left Atrial Appendage Prevents Stroke in A-Fib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism reduced with versus without concomitant occlusion during an otherwise indicated cardiac surgery
Study Shows Disparities in Use of Virtual Orthopedic Services
Telemedicine use differs based on patient's race or ethnicity, language, and insurance type
2002 to 2014 Saw Decrease in Major Abdominal Procedures for Seniors
Elective procedures decreased for those aged 75 to 84, 85 years and older, while emergent procedures decreased for those aged 50 years and older
Fewer Than Half of Physicians Work in Private Practice
Trend has accelerated since 2018 when 54 percent of physicians worked in private practice
Smartphone App Improves Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Pharmacist-led intervention cuts medication errors and hospitalizations
Time, Costs of Participation in MIPS Are Considerable
Mean cost to practices per physician $12,811; 201.7 hours annually spent per physician on MIPS-related activities
Hand Dermatitis Currently Prevalent in Health Care Workers
Prevalence of hand dermatitis 92.6 percent in health care workers, 68.7 percent for general population
Sunburns Severe Enough to Warrant Admission Described
Most patients sustained superficial burns and only 4 percent had full-thickness burns; 19 percent underwent burn wound management surgery
American Medical Association Vows to Confront Racism Among Doctors
With about 270,000 members, the AMA represents a little more than 25 percent of U.S. doctors
Biden Restores Health Care Protection for Gay and Transgender Americans
Policy will bring HHS into line with Supreme Court decision that said sex discrimination laws in workplaces also protect gay and transgender people
