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PPI Use and Community-acquired Pneumonia Risks
A new study concluded that the previously noted association between proton pump inhibitor use and community-acquired pneumonia is “likely to be due entirely to confounding factors.”
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High-dose Statins as a Secondary Prevention
Researchers found there was a graded association between intensity of statin therapy and mortality in patients suffering from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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USPSTF Updates Guideline on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Adults
New guideline recommends low- to moderate-dose statins in adults 40-75 years of age without a history of cardiovascular disease who present with one or more risk factors and a calculated 10-year cardiovascular disease event risk of ≥ 10%.
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An Update on Care in Geriatric Trauma
As the country’s population ages, the geriatric population is one of the fastest growing segments of the American public. There are approximately 46.2 million persons 65 years of age or older in the United States. -
Delirium Screening Could Be on Surgeons’ Pre-op Checklist
Researchers studying postoperative delirium find that it’s important to assess patients for possible delirium before surgery, and that exhibiting a higher cognitive reserve can protect patients from delirium.
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How Steady Is Your Vigilance in Safety Efforts?
Increasingly, The Joint Commission, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, and American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities are focusing on patient safety and outcomes, with good reason.
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Activity-based Costing Can Save Money for Surgery Centers
As the industry pushes for cost-efficiency measures, surgery centers will experience increased pressures to cut costs, as 40% of all hospital and physician spending is related to surgical care, according to a new study.
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Study: Opioid Analgesics Should Not Be Default Choice to Reduce Post-surgery Pain
A new review suggests that non-opioid analgesic therapies are becoming more important in improving recovery and satisfaction among elderly surgery patients in ambulatory settings.
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Final CMS Policy Released on Global Codes Data Collection
CMS released in November an improved policy on global codes data collection. The changes will affect any surgeon or doctor who provides 10- and 90-day global code services, regardless of the setting.
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The Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2017
See the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2017, a report from Health Devices and ECRI Institute.