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Partial nephrectomies on rise for early-stage RCC
SAN FRANCISCO – But the study also shows that radical nephrectomies are still common for early-stage renal tumors....
Conference Coverage
GBS in T2DM patients: Study highlights pros and cons, need for better patient selection
Gastric bypass surgery lowers the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, but the risk for a number of short-term complications is...
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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues new REMS for immediate-release opioids
For the first time, training will be made available to health care providers, nurses, and pharmacists involved in pain management.
From the Journals
Risk factors for postop cardiac events differ between vascular and general surgery
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
Conference Coverage
More than half of urine drug screens showed improper medication use
LAS VEGAS – One sample in every five showed a combination of opioids and benzodiazepines, at least one of which was an unprescribed medication.
Feature
E/M comments may fall on deaf ears at CMS
Federal officials continue to press their case for simplification of evaluation and management coding, even as most doctors object.
From the Journals
Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.
FDA/CDC
FDA warns kratom vendors about unproven claims
The substance is already outlawed in several countries and banned in some states.
Guidelines
New stroke intervention guidelines stress volume