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High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Hematology
Author summarizes 2014 studies that are highly relevant to hematology
Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future
Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
CDC: Mortality Rate From Falls Up for U.S. Seniors
Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans
More Hospice in Nursing Homes, Associated Costs Are Up
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life hospice, researchers say
ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Health Care Reform in Mass. Affects Survival in Trauma Patients
No impact on health insurance coverage for patients hospitalized post-injury, but increase in mortality
CDC: C. Difficile Infections Clustered in Northeast
Mortality rates highest in the Midwest, and in older people
Pre-ACA, Average Price of PCP Appointment $160 for Uninsured
Prices significantly lower at family care practice office, in offices in ZIP codes with higher poverty rates
ACC: AUC Implementation Cuts PCI Volume, Costs
Consistent decline in volume of percutaneous coronary intervention and associated costs
Both Omega-3, Placebo Help With Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Pain
For patients with early breast cancer, no difference between improvement with omega-3, placebo
