Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Peritoneal Drainage, Laparotomy Cuts Mortality in NEC
But necrotizing enterocolitis procedure linked to increased costs versus peritoneal drainage alone
Almost One in 10 Readmitted After Carotid Revascularization
Risk of readmission greater after carotid artery stenting than carotid endarterectomy
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Periocular Basal Cell Carcinomas Can Grow Rapidly
Faster growth rate seen in association with recurrent tumors, larger tumors at presentation, male sex
Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients
No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
Model Predicts Cardiac Death After Life Support Withdrawal
Brain death not accepted by Chinese, so model IDs those for organ donation
