Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common
And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 24-28
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in San Diego and attracted...
FDA Approves Expanded Use for Melanoma Drug
Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of skin cancer returning
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Marital Status Appears to Affect Recovery From Cardiac Surgery
Greater risk of dying or disability seen among divorced, separated, widowed
Transoral Robotic Surgery Feasible for Oropharyngeal SCC
Results encouraging, with clear margins in 33 of 35 patients; 13 patients spared from adjuvant tx
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
