Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
Declines in two of seven recommendations: imaging for headache, cardiac imaging for low-risk patients
Intervention Cuts Contamination in Protective Gear Removal
Contamination of skin or clothing common in personnel removing personal protective equipment
Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described
Case report illustrates 31-year-old woman who reported wheals after ingesting raw garlic
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke
Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Wound Irrigation Pressure Doesn’t Affect Outcome
For patients with open fracture, reoperation rate higher with use of castile soap than with saline
High Rate of Concussion Linked to Isolated Mandible Fractures
Mechanism of injury assault in 12 of 16 patients; half of patients admit alcohol use
Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma
Decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying clinically significant thoracic injuries
IDSA: Infections May Be the Underlying Cause of Many Falls
Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers say
Substantial Proportion of Revisits Post Ambulatory Sx Occur in ER
Across six diverse types of surgery, revisits seen in 94.9 per 1,000 operations
