Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
June 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Meta-Analysis: Gum Chewing Beneficial After Cesarean Delivery
Gum chewing linked to improvements in major outcomes of digestive system activation
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Bariatric Surgery Beats Lifestyle Change for T2DM Remission
At three years, surgical treatments superior to lifestyle intervention alone in obese patients
Penile Prosthesis Use Decreasing in Erectile Dysfunction
Increased likelihood of PP use for men aged 65 to 74, those with Charlson comorbidity score >1
Robotic Sx Viable for Morbidly Obese With Endometrial Cancer
No differences in blood loss, complication rates, survival for morbidly obese, lower-weight patients
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes
Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
