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During a presentation at the 2016 American Medical Association Annual Meeting

Tips Provided for Leveraging Social Media

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Kevin Pho of KevinMD shares insights into social media use in health care
Many patients with advanced stage non-small-cell lung cancer might live longer if treated surgically

Surgery Tied to Longer Survival for Lung Cancer Patients

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Too few may be getting procedure, research suggests
Bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in adipose tissue function

Bariatric Surgery Improves Adipose Tissue Function

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Surgery alters distribution of fat mass from visceral to subcutaneous compartment
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

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Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation can be performed in low-risk patients without admission to the intensive care unit

TAVI Can Be Performed Without ICU Admission

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Factors predictive of adverse events include right bundle branch block, vitamin K antagonist tx
An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery

Enhanced Recovery Pathway Helpful in Gyn-Onc Surgery

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Beneficial for patients undergoing gynecologic oncology minimally invasive surgery
Laparoscopic nephrectomy can be safely performed as outpatient surgery in select patients

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Feasible As Outpatient Surgery

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Most patients discharged home within first six hours after surgery; none readmitted
Race and procedure type impact 30-day morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing urologic procedures

Race, Procedure Type Impact Morbidity in Pediatric Urologic Sx

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Increased 30-day morbidity for black race, bladder and urinary diversion operations
More extensive surgeries may best optimize patient survival in glioblastoma multiforme

Gross Total Resection for the Best Results in Glioblastoma

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Although larger procedure carries more risk, odds of longer survival are higher
Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61

Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage

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AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes