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
Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide
However, white men at higher risk for firearm suicide in all states
American College of Physicians, April 19-21
The American College of Physicians: Internal Medicine Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 19...
Ticagrelor + Aspirin Beneficial After Elective CABG
Increased saphenous vein graft patency rates compared with aspirin alone one year post-CABG
Celecoxib Lowers Opioid Use Post Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Decreased opioid use seen after head and neck cancer surgery with free tissue reconstruction
