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CMS Hits Hospitals for Infection Rates
Hundreds of hospitals will revisit their infection control and safety programs in hopes of getting out of the penalty box.
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Defensive Medicine Can Complicate Your Defense
Ordering tests that aren’t indicated can backfire legally
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Statins and the Neuromuscular System
It is estimated that about 10% of patients will discontinue statins due to muscle-related symptoms.
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No Viral Load, No HCV Restrictions
Everything seemed in order for the certified surgical first assistant to start a new job. Until the stumbling blocks appeared.
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Training in Splint Technique Needed in EDs
A new study suggests most of the splints applied in EDs and urgent care settings on pediatric patients with potential fractures are placed improperly.
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Hypoglycemia Increases Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
The study shows hypoglycemia increases the risk of both CV and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes.
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High Spending EDs Provide Better Care
A new MIT study finds the more costly emergency departments save more lives.
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Cervical Cancer Screening: Are We Going in the Wrong Direction?
Synopsis:Cervical cancer screening in the United States is underpacing targets to meet the Healthy People 2020 objectives of 93% compliance with guidelines. While overall incidence rates of cervix cancer have decreased slightly, mortality has not, and underserved, underinsured, and minority/ethnic populations continue to be at highest risk for cervical cancer development.
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Is Pregnancy a Risk Factor for Future Obesity?
Synopsis:In this prospective cohort study, being overweight or obese pre-pregnancy and excessive weight gain during pregnancy were associated with postpartum weight retention (> 20 pounds) at 1 year. Protective factors were breastfeeding at 6 months and moderate exercise.
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Robotic-assisted Adnexal Surgery: More Complications and Higher Cost
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: The performance of robotically assisted adnexal surgery increased dramatically over the last decade.