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.
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New guidelines focus on pediatric thyroid nodules and cancer
The American Thyroid Association has released the first-ever guidelines for the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer in...
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Poor Glucose Control Linked With Longer Hospital Stay, Higher Costs
Key clinical point: Poor glucose control was associated with longer length of stay and higher costs among hospitalized adults in a large community...
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Poor glucose control linked with longer hospital stay, higher costs
Poor glucose control was associated with longer hospitalization and higher costs among adults in a large community health system.
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FDA approves Rexulti for schizophrenia, depression in schizophrenia
The Food and Drug Administration has approved brexpiprazole (Rexulti) tablets for schizophrenia in adults and as add-on therapy for adults who are...
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Sepsis’ readmission costs dwarf heart attack, heart failure costs
Sepsis-related hospital readmission costs in California adults were more than double those for congestive heart failure and more than triple those...
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Sepsis’ Readmission Costs Dwarf Heart Attack, Heart Failure Costs
Key clinical point: Sepsis-related hospital readmission costs in California adults were more than double those for congestive heart failure and...
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Diabetes educators enhance care, improve outcomes in the primary care settings
Integrating diabetes education into primary care using certified diabetes educators is feasible and effective for improving outcomes.
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Risk of major bleeding is decreased when AF patients do not receive bridging anticoagulation
Key clinical point: Forgoing bridging anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation is noninferior to perioperative bridging for preventing...
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High VTE recurrence risk persists for at least 3 years
The risk of recurrence following an initial episode of venous thromboembolism is highest in the first 3 months, but remains high for up to 3 years...
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ADA: Intensive lifestyle interventions save costs in highest-risk adults
Intensive behavioral counseling as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for obese and overweight adults at risk for...
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Cochrane review finds midurethral slings safe, effective
Midurethral sling operations for stress urinary incontinence are safe, and – regardless of the routes traversed – are highly effective in the...
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Cuba eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis
Cuba has become the first country to receive official validation from the World Health Organization that it has eliminated mother-to-child...
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Costs and effects of diabetes on longevity vary across demographics, BMI
Diabetes leads to a loss of 2.3-6.8 life-years and costs between $14,768 and $159,081 over a lifetime, depending on age, sex, race, and body mass...
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Earlier start to plasma transfusions for persistent postpartum hemorrhage does not improve maternal outcomes
Plasma transfusion after persistent postpartum hemorrhage does not contribute to the reduction of the risk of adverse maternal outcomes.