U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
Mild Hypothermia May Boost Kidney Function After Transplant
Researchers find mild hypothermia boosts outcomes from deceased donors
Cranberry Juice Capsules Cut UTI Risk After Gynecological Surgery
Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization
Early Invasive Strategy No Benefit 10 Years After NSTE-ACS
No improved outcomes versus selective invasive strategy in non-ST segment acute coronary syndrome
Doctors Perform First Double Hand Transplant in a Child
Boy, 8, lost limbs because of severe infection
Early Surgery Tied to Increased Mortality in Polytraumatized
High mortality rates in patients with concomitant severe thoracic trauma and low initial Hb
2008 Initiative Had Minimal Impact on Pressure Ulcer Charges
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Initiative cut payment in 0.003 percent of discharges
Not Resecting Ideal Candidates Ups Mortality in Liver Cancer
For nonideal candidates, resection linked to improved outcomes versus some alternatives
No Lasting Value for Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminotomy
No differences or improvement in back or leg pain, ODI, neurogenic symptoms, SF-36 scores
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
