ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment
Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised
Guidelines Updated for Radiotherapy After Prostatectomy
Updates include adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with adverse pathologic findings, hormonal therapies
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Experts Develop Standardized Tool for Describing Cell Therapies
Consensus reached on contents of DOSES tool for improving standardization and transparency
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
Long-Term Survival Similar for Endovascular, Open AAA Repair
Overall survival not significantly different for patients with asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm
Poverty Ups Risk for Amputation After Knee Replacement
No racial or sex disparities seen for risk for amputation after periprosthetic joint infections
Guidance Updated for Sedation in Pediatric Dental Patients
Importance of having two individuals present during deep sedation and/or general anesthesia emphasized
Cancer Consultation Low in Noncurable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Likelihood of cancer-directed therapy higher for first consult with medical, radiation oncology versus surgery
FDA Permits Marketing of Test to Detect Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Synovasure Lateral Flow Test Kit could help patients avoid unnecessary revision surgery
