Substantial Proportion of Revisits Post Ambulatory Sx Occur in ER
Across six diverse types of surgery, revisits seen in 94.9 per 1,000 operations
Lasting Outcomes Similar for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgeries
Outcomes similar for open and endoscopic release surgery after mean of 12.8 years
CDC: Hospitals Doing Better Job of Promoting Breastfeeding
Still, nearly 4 million infants are born each year in U.S., but only 14% in 'baby-friendly' hospitals
Cannabis Appears to Be Safe for Chronic Pain Patients
Drug modestly reduces patients' pain scores
Hypothermia Doesn’t Cut Intracranial Pressure in TBI
Therapeutic hypothermia plus standard care doesn't improve outcome over standard care alone
Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Up Fertility Post Cancer Tx
Researchers in Denmark report a success rate of about 30 percent
FDA Approves Optune Device for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Newly sanctioned to treat just-diagnosed patients, in combination with temozolomide
Low Income, Minority Status Affect Medical Care Wait Times
Education also plays a role, with lower education levels associated with longer wait times
Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture
Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only
3D Modeling Assists Evaluation of Complex Fetal Anatomy
New technology may help take guesswork out of high-risk pregnancy
