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Home visits keep CABG patients out of the hospital
In a pilot study, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery patients who were in North Shore University Hospital’s Follow Your Heart program had a 3.85% 30-day readmission rate compared to a 11.54% rate for at-risk patients not in the program. -
Infect Your Hospital with Knowledge
Prepare for the surveyor, and keep your hospital off the deficiency list. -
Study: $50,000 Would Make Most Americans More Likely to Donate a Kidney
The majority of U.S voters surveyed by telephone stated they’d be more likely to donate a kidney if they received $50,000 in compensation, according a recent study.
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UK Audit on End-of-Life Care Results in Widespread Negative Media Coverage
An audit of 9,302 patients who died in National Health Service hospitals conducted by London’s Royal College of Physicians revealed that for 19% of cases, there was no evidence that the do-not-resuscitate order was discussed with the patient’s loved ones.
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Updated Stem Cell Research Guidelines Address Long-standing Ethical Concerns
Updated guidelines on stem cell research from the International Society for Stem Cell Research are expected to alleviate some long-standing ethical concerns.
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New Initiative Aims to Combat Disparities in Surgical Care, Outcomes
Research on disparities in surgical care and outcomes for disadvantaged populations is the focus of a new initiative from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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Family Caregivers Benefit from Early Palliative Care, Says Study
Early palliative care integrated with oncology care benefits not only patients with cancer, but also family caregivers, according to a new study.
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Stigma Against Mental, Substance Use Disorders Persists
A multipronged national strategy is needed to address stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, a new report says.
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Study: CMS Overestimated Healthcare Spending by $2.6 Trillion
A new Urban Institute study found that healthcare spending is lagging behind previous CMS predictions.
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Discussing Firearms with Emergency Department Patients: Why, Who, Where, When, and What
This article explores questions around physician firearm safety counseling — including why emergency physicians might do it, who might benefit, where and when to consider it, and what such counseling should include (along with what resources exist for emergency physicians and for patients).