SABCS: Molecular Changes Occur When Breast CA Spreads to Brain
Finding might lead to better treatment, researchers say
Bariatric Surgery Effective, Cost-Effective in Obese With NASH
For overweight patients, surgery is effective, but cost-effectiveness limited to those with F3 fibrosis
Dynamic Tool Ups Surgeon Awareness in Hysterectomy
Quality assessment tool made surgeons more aware of their performance, outcomes, and patient safety
Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools
Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being
Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
Number of Cancer Cases, Deaths Up Globally
Researchers cite population aging and growth
Post-Op Readmission Linked to Delays in Functional Recovery
Having two or more readmissions within 18 months linked to elevated risk of dependence in IADL, ADL
Social Media Rarely Used by Plastic Surgeons
6 percent of posts about plastic surgery by plastic surgeons; 37 percent of these self-promotional
Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students
Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
Patient Mortality Up With End-of-Rotation Team Transition
Adherence to national recommendations regarding ideal rotation policies ranged from 6 to 67 percent
