Study Considers Antibiotics-First Approach to Appendicitis
Case vignette presents issues related to immediate appendectomy versus antibiotics-first
Tramadol-Related ER Visits Up 2005 to 2011
U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and older
CDC: Some Progress Seen in Foodborne Illness
But some types of foodborne bacteria, including Campylobacter and Vibrio, are on the rise
Positive + Negative Treatment Recs Cut Antibiotic Rx
Findings among children presenting to providers with viral acute respiratory tract infection
Small Bowel Volvulus Should Be Considered in Surgical Evaluation
Cases account for 1 percent of hospitalizations for bowel obstruction among U.S. adults
Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Mortality in Surgery
Complications, mortality rates roughly the same as for non-pregnant women
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
Codeine Rx for New Mothers Trending Down
Rx poses danger for ultra-rapid codeine metabolizers who breastfeed
Shortened Fasting Feasible for Children Undergoing Surgery
Improves perioperative experience without raising pulmonary aspiration incidence
