ATS: Monthly Resident Hand-Off Tied to Higher Mortality Risk
Chances of death increase during transitions in care, study finds, but researchers not sure why
Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
American Thoracic Society, May 13-18
The American Thoracic Society's 2016 International Conference The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society was held from May 13 to 18 in...
ATS: Reintubation More Likely for Nighttime Extubations
Patients undergoing extubation at nighttime have higher mortality, shorter length of stay
Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors
And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
Physicians, Patient Families Often Disagree on Prognosis
But that's not because surrogates misunderstand what they're told
ATS: Hydroxyurea Can Up Lung Function in Sickle Cell Disease
Drug slowed down the annual decline children had been showing before starting treatment
Rehab Beneficial in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
More than 75 percent of patients attend one or more cardiac rehab sessions; most report benefit
Recent Improvement in Heart Failure Process of Care Measures
Findings for patients with acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, ESRD
