Three Main Barriers Hamper Weight Loss Surgery for Obese Teens
Barriers include lack of information, social stigma, and access issues related to costs
Health Care Employee Turnover Recovering
However, recovery is uneven, particularly among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups
Less Than Half of U.S.-Based Clinical Trials Report Race/Ethnicity
Median combined enrollment of minority race/ethnicity groups was below corresponding population demographics based on census estimates
ACC: Infected CV Implantable Electronic Devices Often Not Removed
Although extraction within six days is linked to lower mortality, hardware not removed in 78.9 percent of patients with infected devices
Despite Improvements, Disparities in Faculty Diversity Persist
Compared with U.S. demographic characteristics, female representation increased among clinical faculty, but URM representation decreased
ACC: Bleeding Risk Lower With Tranexamic Acid in Noncardiac Surgery
But, though difference is small, tranexamic acid not noninferior to placebo for primary safety outcome of composite cardiovascular outcome
Plastic Surgery Consultations for Complex Cases Add Financial Value to Hospitals
Study shows substantial increase in net revenues for complex surgeries with plastic surgeon consultants
AAOS: Patients Mostly Satisfied After Flatfoot Reconstruction
Postoperatively, physical activities less difficult for 50 percent, equally difficult for 33 percent, and more difficult for 17 percent
CDC Director Walensky Announces Sweeping Review of Agency
Revamp would focus on improving the nation's public health workforce, data modernization, laboratory capacity, rapid response to outbreaks
