Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
High Rate of Cerebral Embolization During TAVR
No significant differences in cerebral embolization measures during TAVR with bivalirudin vs. heparin
Unrealistic Expectations for Many Men With Localized Prostate CA
Most patients underestimate life expectancy without treatment, overestimate gains of tx
Safety of TAVR Examined in All-Female Cohort
30-day VARC-2 composite end point for 14.0 percent of women undergoing TAVR for aortic stenosis
Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Can Occur Post Bariatric Surgery in T2DM
DKA should be considered in patients with type 2 diabetes who present soon after bariatric surgery
Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors
And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
Obesity, RYGB Impact Skeletal Muscle Proteome
Array of changes in protein abundance in skeletal muscle before and after RYGB surgery
CABG Underused in Diabetes With Multivessel Disease
PCI increasing, but CABG stable for patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation MI