ERs Seeing More Severe Wounds From Gun Violence
And, number of deaths from gunshot wounds also on the rise
Even Short-Term T2DM Remission Reduces Risk of Microvascular Dz
Length of time spent in remission inversely related to risk of microvascular disease
Type of Shaving Impacts Body Image in Elective Cranial Sx
Infection rate similar for regional, strip shaving; regional shaving adversely affects body image
Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills
Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
Patient Experience Linked to Urologic CA Surgical Outcomes
Less prolonged hospitalization, fewer nursing-sensitive complications in high-performing hospitals
Postural Instability Predicts Off-Loading Nonadherence in T2DM
Better off-loading predicted by larger and more severe DFUs, more severe neuropathy, foot pain
ASCO: Follow-Up Care Lacking for Black Women With Breast Cancer
Genetic testing, risk-reducing surgery more likely for whites, Hispanics
