Prehabilitation May Improve Post Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
3-pronged approach targets nutritional status, exercise capacity, and worry reduction
Health Care Technology Impacts Younger Patient Satisfaction
Younger health care consumers are dissatisfied with technology capability of health care organizations
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
Awake VATS Can Be Safe Option for Some Lung Cancer Patients
Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery safe, feasible for patients with poor lung function
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Algorithm Predicts Very Low Blood Pressure During Surgery
Advance warning, even 10 to 15 minutes ahead, can reduce harm to patients
Considerable Costs Associated With Switching EHR
Costs include time needed for research and testing, maintenance and other fees, hardware updates
AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care
New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Walk Test IDs Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction Post Cardiac Surgery
Preoperative 6-minute walk distance linked to POCD risk in older adults undergoing cardiac surgery
Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia
No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
