North American Spine Society, Oct. 14-17
The North American Spine Society 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the North American Spine Society was held from October 14 to...
FDA Approves Praxbind to Reverse Pradaxa’s Effect
Praxbind cleared for emergency use with Pradaxa when bleeding can't be controlled
Not All Large Breast Tumors Warrant Mastectomy
Findings suggest doctors shouldn't automatically rule out less invasive surgery plus radiation
Peri-Op Experience Similar for Children With, Without Autism
Children with ASD are significantly more likely to have nonstandard premedication types
Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010
Highest proportion of patients opts for lumpectomy and radiation therapy
Statistical Tool Predicts Risk of Major Post-Op Complications
Tool validated in patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex
Younger patients, females more likely to have condyle fractures, fractures caused by falls
Safety-Net Hospitals Have Higher Costs, Worse Outcomes
Found to have higher mortality, readmission, surgical costs after controlling for patient factors
Epidural-Related Complications Down for C-Sections
Certain complications down 25 percent over decade
Advanced-Stage Breast CA More Likely in Certain Racial Groups
African-American, white Hispanic women more likely to receive non-guideline-concordant treatment
