Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
News
Thyroid tumor reclassification eases burden, raises diagnostic questions
The recent reclassification of encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (EFVPTC) as noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm...
News
Greater focus on therapeutic relationship could improve VAMC outcomes
Improved collaboration between VAMCs and vet centers could improve veteran-centered care.
News
Focus on patient-level factors, postop complications to reduce readmissions
CHICAGO – Preadmission and postdischarge factors were important predictors of postoperative readmission in a large cohort of surgical patients,...
News
Algorithm reduces CT use in pediatric appendicitis
Use of a diagnostic algorithm for pediatric appendicitis significantly decreases computed tomography utilization without compromising high...
News
Plasma microRNA assay differentiates colorectal neoplasia
CHICAGO – A novel plasma microRNA assay and prediction model appears to successfully differentiate colorectal neoplasia from other neoplasms and...
News
FDA panels recommend expanding REMS, requiring prescriber education, for ER/LA opioids
Two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees have unanimously agreed that the current risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for...
News
Diverticulitis recurs more with observation vs. elective resection
Observation, compared with elective resection, was associated with significantly increased recurrence rates in patients who had successfully...
News
Admission to surgical service appears optimal for adhesive small-bowel obstruction
Patients with adhesive small-bowel obstruction should be managed by a primary surgical team rather than a medical team, findings from a population...
News
ACOSOG Z0011: Good long-term results with SLND without ALND
CHICAGO – Sentinel lymph node dissection without axillary lymph node dissection offers excellent regional control in select patients with early...
News
Thromboprophylaxis efficacy similar before and after colorectal surgery
Lower extremity duplex scans should be performed prior to colorectal surgery, and anticoagulation should be tailored to the result, findings from...
News
STAMPEDE: Metabolic surgery bests medical therapy long term
CHICAGO – The superiority of metabolic surgery over intensive medical therapy for achieving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, as...
News
STAMPEDE: Metabolic Surgery Bests Medical Therapy Long Term
Key clinical point: The superiority of metabolic surgery over intensive medical therapy for achieving glycemic control among patients with type 2...
News
Earlier bariatric surgery may improve cardiovascular outcomes
CHICAGO – Sooner may be better than later when it comes to the timing of bariatric surgery in patients with morbid obesity.
News
Earlier Bariatric Surgery May Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
Key clinical point: Morbidly obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery before age 45 years had a reduced risk of adverse cardiovascular...