Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Rates Up Nationwide
Increase seen in all states from 2004 to 2012, with greatest increases in five contiguous Midwest states
Total Knee Replacement Typically Has Minimal Impact on QoL
Cost-effectiveness of the procedure could increase if restricted to more severely affected patients
Arm, Hand Function Restored in Tetraplegic Patient
Researchers utilized functional electric stimulation + intracortical brain-computer interface system
Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
A post-op voiding care protocol recommended in elderly, after long surgeries
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Lap, Abdominal Hysterectomy Equal for Early Endometrial CA
Equivalent disease-free survival at 4.5 years for stage I endometrial cancer with TAH, TLH
Surgical Glue Reinforcement OK for Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy
Researchers report lower complication rates, lengths of hospital stay, costs
Advanced Age Need Not Deter Surgery for Cutaneous Tumors
No difference in complications between those aged 90 years and older and those 75 to 80 years
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
