Liver-Kidney Recipients Have Donor-Specific Hypo-Responses
Unique characteristics ID'd in peripheral blood cells of simultaneous liver-kidney transplant recipients
3-D-Printed Templates Aid Mandibular Fracture Repair
Patient-, site-specific 3-D-printed templates can be created within required timeframe, are cost-saving
High Risk of Death After Major Diabetes-Related Amputations
Risk of postoperative death varies by demographic subgroup
ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes
Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest
Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
Patient Mortality Lower for Older Versus Young Surgeons
Adjusted operative mortality did not differ for patients treated by female versus male surgeon
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Inadequate Functional Health Literacy Mars Post-Op Recovery
Inadequate FHL linked to poorer postoperative recovery, lower health-related QoL after day surgery
Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how easy it is for patients to access medical records
