Surgery for Hip Fx Cuts Mortality in NH Residents With Dementia
Less pain, fewer pressure ulcers for nursing home residents with dementia after surgical hip fx repair
Peds Fasting Duration Not Tied to Adverse Sedation Outcomes
Preprocedural fasting duration not linked to adverse events for children undergoing procedural sedation
Low Procedure Volume for Many Surgeons Doing Hysterectomies
Higher rates of complications and mortality, prolonged hospital stays more likely, for their patients
Crowdfunding Exaggerates Efficacy of Unproven Stem Cell Tx
Crowdfunding campaigns for unproven stem cell-based interventions underemphasize risks
Primary, Secondary Implant Equal for Fibula Free Tissue Transfer
Similar rate of complications for patients with fibula free tissue transfer for ORN and ON of the mandible
High Number of Years of Life Lost Due to Police Violence in U.S.
More than half of years of life lost are among people of color; greatest impact in those aged 25 to 34 years
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Adverse Outcomes Up for Vaginal Birth After Previous C-Section
Temporal worsening for link between vaginal birth after C-section, serious neonatal morbidity, mortality
Screening Mammos Linked to Less Aggressive Tx If Diagnosed
Women aged 40 to 49 years with no mammogram have increased odds of positive nodes, larger tumors
Early Intervention May Reduce Breast CA-Related Lymphedema
Bioimpedance spectroscopy monitoring with early interventions lowers need for aggressive treatment