Gastric Sleeve Tied to Lower Risk for Subsequent Procedures
But rates of bariatric conversion, revision procedures higher for gastric sleeve versus gastric bypass
Intervention Cuts Preoperative Anxiety in Young Children
Child Life preparation versus usual care reduces child anxiety in OR prior to IV induction of anesthesia
Liposuction Benefits Women With Lipedema
Most wait years for diagnosis and have other health issues, often an underactive thyroid gland
Prescribing Practices Can Mitigate Opioid Overdose Risk for Teens
Lowest amount of opioids, short-acting opioids, avoiding concurrent use of opioids and benzodiazepines cut risk
Bariatric Surgery in Teens May Cut Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk
Decreased rates of hyperfiltration, elevated UAE seen among surgically treated obese teens with T2DM
Recall of Pacemaker in Nov. 2015 Was Delayed Unnecessarily
Manufacturer and FDA were aware of battery and wire connection defects for 19 months before recall
Changes Needed to Address Out-of-Network Billing at Hospitals
Anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, assistant surgeons out of network in about 10 percent of cases
Patients OK With Use of Checklist Prior to Induction of Anesthesia
Patients experience less discomfort with preinduction checklist use than anesthesia providers expect
Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals
Authors say hospitals need to provide patients with more information and clarify expectations for use
Psychological Safety at Work Tied to Hospital Infection Prevention
Work culture of high psychological safety reported in about 38 percent of acute care hospitals
