Lasting Pain Relief With Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s
Improvement in pain lasts during eight-year follow-up; however, new pain can develop during follow-up
ACS: Vitamin D May Help Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer
Many who received vitamin D supplementation showed decrease in tumor growth
Outcomes Favorable for HIV+ Kidney Transplant Recipients
However, survival rates lower if organ recipient also has hepatitis C
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Bariatric Surgery May Help Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Obese asthma patients had half as many ER visits, hospitalizations after surgery
Live Donor Transplant Good Option in Acute Liver Failure
No difference in incidence of post-op complications versus deceased donor liver transplant
Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Lower PCI Rates for Acute MI
Findings in large regional study of acute MI show higher in-hospital mortality in reporting states
Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
Social Class, Race Biases Don’t Impact Surgical Decisions
Most respondents have implicit race, social class biases; these don't impact clinical assessments
ACC: CV Events Up for PCI With Everolimus-Eluting Stents
Second study shows similar risk of death for PCI with everolimus-eluting stents, CABG
