2001 to 2015 Saw Decline in Self-Employment in Health Care
Gap in earnings between self-employed and employed health care professionals also decreased
Attending Surgeon Influences Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer
About one-third of surgeon variation explained by patient volume, surgeon attitudes to genetic testing
Recent Years Have Seen U.S. Military Reinventing Trauma Care
Redesigned tourniquets supplied to front-line soldiers; surgical teams positioned far forward
Error Rate 7.4 Percent in Speech Recognition-Assisted Notes
Overall, 15.8 percent of errors at level of speech recognition-assisted notes involve clinical info
HCV-Infected Kidney Transplant More Efficient in HCV-Infected
Increases quality-adjusted life expectancy, reduces costs versus transplant of HCV-uninfected kidney
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging
Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
High Financial Burden Up With ASCVD in Low-Income Families
High burden for many low-income families with member with ASCVD, including those with insurance
Red Cross Issues Nationwide Call for Blood Donations
While all blood types are needed, type O negative and positive are especially crucial
IV Acetaminophen Minimally Helpful for Colectomy Pain
IV acetaminophen has similar effectiveness to oral doses and doesn't meaningfully cut opioid use
