Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Anxiety, Depression May Up Mortality Risk for Some Cancers
Higher death rates seen for colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, leukemia
Meta-Analysis: Caprini Score IDs Benefit of VTE Prophylaxis
Benefit of perioperative VTE chemoprophylaxis limited to surgical patients with Caprini scores ≥7
‘Opt Out’ Doesn’t Increase Access to Anesthesia Care
No increase in number of patients traveling outside home zip code, except for total hip arthroplasty
Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States
But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA
Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial
Gene May ID Patients Needing Higher Doses of Methadone
Specific gene affects patients with African ancestry
In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses
Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors
Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates
Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
