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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
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