High Readmission Rates for Critical Limb Ischemia
Predictors of unplanned readmission include age, female sex, black/Hispanic race, prior amputation
Web-Based Platform Better for Delivering Pre-Op Information
Children age 3 to 12 years better attain pre-op information from interactive web-based platform
Geographic Variation in Costs Associated With Hysterectomy
Lowest median cost in mid-Atlantic region, while highest median cost seen in Pacific region
Treatment Plan From Massage Therapist Alleviates Chronic LBP
Patients over 50 tend to respond best, researchers say
Mortality Up With Depression Just Before Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Newly-developed depression before diagnosis linked to higher risk of death in postmenopausal women
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Cancer Occurrence Differs Among African-Born, U.S.-Born Blacks
Research suggests differences in environmental, cultural, social, genetic factors
Expectations, Concerns Vary With Age for Adults at Pain Clinic
Younger patients more concerned about employment, social participation; mobility worries older patients
$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016
New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
Doctor Communication Style Key During Bad-News Encounters
Enhanced patient-centered communication lessens anxiety during disclosure of cancer diagnosis
