Idarucizumab Deemed Effective for Dabigatran Reversal
Findings among patients with serious bleeding or who require an urgent procedure
Islet Transplantation Safe, Efficient in Five-Year Follow-Up
Islet transplantation restores good and lasting glycemic control, prevents severe hypoglycemia
Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Pre-Op Workshop Cuts Post-Op Maladaptive Behaviors in Kids
Reduction in intensity and incidence of postoperative maladaptive behaviors among children
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Aggressive Malpractice Environment Ups Hospital LOS
Increased hospitalization charges and length of stay, but no correlation with mortality
Six-Minute Walk Distance IDs Post-Lung Transplant Survival
Despite strong correlation, single dichotomous value has limited ability to predict outcomes
FDA: Improved Artificial Heart Valve Approved
Changes designed to minimize leaks
