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High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Peri-Op Medicine
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to perioperative medicine
ARVO: Topical Flavonoid Cuts Intraocular Pressure in Rodents
Topical administration lowers IOP; effect mediated in part by facilitation of outflow
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Rheumatology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to rheumatology
Acupuncture Effective for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children
Less pain, analgesic drug consumption for children treated with acupuncture, standard analgesics
Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment
Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
AANS: Surgeon Volume Affects Costs in Pituitary Tumor Care
Increased hospital charges, costs, length of stay for patients treated by lower-volume surgeons
Signal on Telomeres May Point to Cancer Risk Earlier
At issue is the shifting status of telomeres in the blood
Non-Toxic Version of C. Difficile May Help Fight Infection
Drinking safe strain seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousin
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Texting Cuts Patients’ Need for Pain Meds During Surgery
Findings among patients receiving regional anesthesia during minor surgery
