FDA Approves First Artificial Iris
CustomFlex Artificial Iris improves light sensitivity and glare, cosmetic appearance of the eye
Worse Survival for BRCA Germline Mutation Carriers in Pancreatic CA
For BRCA germline mutation carriers, better survival seen with platinum-based chemotherapy
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
Regional Anesthesia Tied to Lower Opioid Use in TKA, THA
Findings based on comparison to general anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
Post-Surgical Readmissions Higher Among Homeless Veterans
Findings based upon large study of homeless and housed Veteran surgical patients
Surgical Site Infection Rate Can Be Reduced in Hysterectomy
Implementation of perioperative prevention bundle linked to reduction in surgical site infection rate
Patterns of Potential Misuse Help Assess Risk of Opioid Overdose
Positive link for subsequent opioid overdose with greater numbers of prescribers and pharmacies
