Model Predicts Acute GI Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients
New scoring model includes five factors predictive of GI bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants
Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation
LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
Costs Associated With U.S. Adult Bicycle Crashes Steadily Rising
Researchers find bike crashes cost $24.4 billion a year
May 2017 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Certain Breast CA Patients Benefit From Adjuvant Capecitabine
Capecitabine cut risk of relapse, death by 30 percent over five years, researchers say
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care
Increased odds of direct ER referral, inpatient admission for diabetic foot ulcers, infections
ENT Applicant Perspectives Shed Light on Residency Process
Survey responses may help provide foundation for process improvement opportunities
