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Author: Robert Dillard Docwire Hospitalist schedules that promote inpatient continuity of care may be associated with better outcomes of hospitalization, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. “The working schedules of hospitalists vary widely. Discontinuous schedules, such as 24 hours on and 48 hours off, result in several hospitalists providing care during […]
Read MoreAuthor: Peter ScheldenMedicineNet Health News Young children with recurring ear infections may soon have a new surgical option following the FDA approval of a breakthrough ear tube system. The Tubes Under Local Anesthesia (Tula) System, approved Monday, will be the first surgical ear tube option for young children that does not require general anesthesia. Ear infections are extremely […]
Read MoreHealthcare Dive Dive Brief: Physician depression is correlated with a greater prevalence of medical errors, according to a new survey-related study in JAMA Network Open. Researchers surveyed 11 prior studies involving more than 21,500 physicians to reach their conclusion. But the report had limitations. Eight of the previous studies surveyed only involved medical interns or residents. All […]
Read MorePatients with active cannabis dependence and abuse were nearly twice as likely to suffer a myocardial infarction (MI) after surgery, according to a study published in Anesthesiology. The study also found that the prevalence of cannabis dependence or abuse recorded among surgical patients increased significantly over the last decade. For the study, Li Ka Shing, MD, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Arwan S. Rizk, et al BMC Anesthesiology volume 19, Article number: 208 (2019) Background Spinal anesthesia using the midline approach might be technically difficult in geriatric population. We hypothesized that pre-procedural ultrasound (US)-guided paramedian technique and pre-procedural US-guided midline technique would result in a different spinal anesthesia success rate at first attempt when compared with the conventional landmark-guided midline […]
Read MoreAuthors: R. Adams et al Anaesthesia Peri-operative medicine, critical care and pain medicine Nov 2019 Summary Sugammadex is a novel reversal agent for aminosteroid neuromuscular blocking drugs, especially rocuronium. Given its renal excretion, sugammadex is not recommended for patients with end‐stage renal disease; however, reports exist of its use in this group of patients. This […]
Read MoreAuthor: Morgan Haefner Becker’s Hospital Review Surgeons, both general and specialized, are among physician specialists who are most likely to face malpractice lawsuits, according to an analysis by Medscape. For Medscape’s annual malpractice report, the media company spoke with more than 4,300 physicians in 29-plus specialties about their experience with malpractice lawsuits. Here are the 10 specialties […]
Read MoreNon-drug therapies given to patients with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, such as alcohol and drug disorder and self-induced injuries, including suicide attempts, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The study found that service members with chronic pain who received non-drug therapies while in the […]
Read MoreI thought this was interesting so I wanted to share with our readers. Author: Kerri Fitzgerald Docwire Radiation exposure from computed tomography (CT) scans is associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer and leukemia, according to a study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum. Researchers conducted a nested case-control study in a cohort constructed from a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Debra Bruno The Washington Post Diane Fresquez rests on an operating table at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc hospital in Brussels, a pale blue cap on her head. She’s having her two tiny parathyroid glands removed. But for this operation, Fresquez is awake. Cradling her head with two hands and stroking her forehead is Fabienne Roelants, […]
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