Improvement Needed in Ob-Gyn Opioid Prescribing Practices
Respondents prescribed median of 26 pills/patient; amount prescribed varied widely by indication
Predictors of Infliximab Response in Ulcerative Colitis Identified
Baseline Mayo Endoscopic Score, CRP/albumin ratio predict treatment response and risk for colectomy
Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Some Physicians
Increasing risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in procedural specialists
December 2017 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for December 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Pre-Op Accelerometry Can Assess Cardiopulmonary Fitness
Accelerometry variables correlate with cardiopulmonary exercise variables
Length of Surgery Predicts Bleeding After Vitrectomy
Prolonged surgery time predicts 12- to 52-week post-op bleeding risk in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Same-Day, Low-Dose Bowel Prep Feasible for Colonoscopy
For inpatients at high risk of poor bowel prep, same-day 1-liter polyethylene glycol-based prep effective
Out-of-Pocket Costs Correlate With Receipt of Cancer Care
Across cancers, higher costs tied to higher rates of oral prescription abandonment, delayed initiation
Tips Offered for Patient-Provider Opioid Tapering Talks
Patients should understand individualized reasons for tapering, know their providers will not abandon them
Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade May Cut Invasive Procedures
Associated with lower use of procedures for hemorrhage control in vaginal delivery
