Sleep Deprived Surgeons Appear to Be Self-Regulating Well
Review indicates that doctors who operate the night before another surgery do well
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Circulating Tumor Cell Assays May Play Role in Managing Bladder CA
IsoFlux test showed 10 or more circulating tumor cells in four of nine samples, versus 0 with CellSearch
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Ureteric Injury Risk With Hysterectomy Up 2001 to 2010
Risk varies by type of hysterectomy for benign and malignant conditions; lower for benign conditions
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Most Patients Undergo Follow-Up After Pediatric Pyeloplasty
Within first 12 months, 91 percent undergo at least one imaging study, most often ultrasound
Heart Safety of Testosterone Unclear for Older Men
Most men prescribed testosterone have age-related hypogonadism, for which treatment is not approved
