Archive: 06/10/2016
Are prosthetic interventions for transtibial amputees cost effective?
Patients with serious lower leg trauma have two main care options: limb preservation or transtibial amputation (TTA) with the subsequent use of a prosthesis, or artificial limb. This study, "Economic Evaluations of Interventions ...
Oct 6, 2016
30-day hospital readmission is a poor measure of quality
The 30-day window for hospital readmissions—used by the federal government to penalize hospitals believed to provide lower-quality care because patients return to the hospital following discharge—should be reduced to ...
Oct 6, 2016
Penn Vet-CHOP partnership probes link between cattle and Crohn's disease
Researchers still have a lot to learn about Crohn's disease, a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disorder that affects as many as 700,000 Americans. It's unknown, for example, precisely how heredity, environment, diet, and ...
Oct 6, 2016
Simple blood test could vastly improve detection rates of severe liver disease
A new non-invasive method of predicting the risk of developing a severe form of liver disease could ensure patients receive early and potentially life-saving medical intervention before irreversible damage is done.
Oct 6, 2016
Multisensory education enhances patient understanding of orthopaedic conditions
Patient education involving the use of multiple senses (sight, hearing and touch) during a physician-patient conversation about treatment, also known as "informed consent," improves understanding of anticipated care and possible ...
Oct 6, 2016