Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising
Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective
Universal mini-pool nucleic acid testing only during high mosquito activity cost-effective in Puerto Rico
Early Classification Predicts One-Year Trauma Outcomes
Six-week assessment of risk, protective factors explains one-year functional, health outcomes
Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions
In patients with hypertension, psoriasis linked to increased risk for cardiovascular procedures, surgeries
Study Reveals High Rate of Phlebitis Caused by IV Cannulas
Rates of other complications similar to those in previously published reports
December 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Cuts Costs
Institutional spending decreased more in hospitals in treatment areas versus control areas
ASH Develops Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism
Clinical practice guidelines presented for diagnosis, treatment, pediatric and pregnancy-linked VTE
Elevated Risk for Lung CA in Lung Transplant Recipients Explored
13-fold increased risk found in native lung for those receiving single lung transplant
Low-Priced Generic Drugs Most Likely to Have Shortages
Shortages associated with modest increases in price, ranging from 6 to 14 percent
