More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 Versus 2016
More than 700,000 Americans uninsured in 2017 versus 2016, despite broad economic improvement
Hospital Privacy Curtains Become Increasingly Contaminated
Ten to 14 days after being hung, curtains show increased MRSA positivity
No Benefit to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After C-Section
Compared with standard dressings, no reduction in superficial surgical site infections in obese women
Surgical Mesh Itself Not Tied to Increased Complications
Increased facility use of mesh augmentation impacts risk of repeat prolapse repair surgery
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
Same traits that help doctors excel at their jobs make them more likely to experience burnout
Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
Staff social media accounts should be strictly personal, with no info about patients or employees
Kidney Function Recovery Seen in Some Children on Dialysis
Recovery less likely in children with congenital anomalies
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
With increased focus on value, business analysis skills sought after
Enlarged Kidneys in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease
Kidneys of neonates with left heart obstruction consistently found to be larger than normal
Surgeon Experience Aids Assessment of Futility
Greater experience helps surgeons guide patients, families away from interventions perceived as futile
