Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
February 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Earlier Surgery Tied to Greater Benefit in Cervical Radiculopathy
Benefit from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion within six months of symptoms
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Mitral Valve Repair Could Improve Mental Health
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
Excessive Blood Tests Could Raise Heart Surgery Morbidity
New research raises concerns about the risk of anemia and blood transfusions
Invasive Strategy Improves Outcome in Elderly With ACS
Outcome better with coronary angiography for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery
92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
