Bupivacaine liposome injectable improves total knee arthroplasty outcomes
Patients who undergo total knee arthroplasty have better outcomes with bupivacaine liposome injectable than traditional anesthetics.
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Delayed prenatal care, maternal smoking lead to perinatal complications in preterm infants
Infants of mothers who smoke and who delay the initiation of prenatal care have an increased risk of developing perinatal complications.
Antibiotic use, perceptions differ among patients and providers
Regarding antibiotic use for upper respiratory infections, patients and providers have different perceptions, behaviors, and knowledge.
Liver transplant readmissions reduced through outpatient services protocol
Patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplants were less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when treated via a specialized protocol.
History and physical may identify patients at risk for hemorrhagic stroke
Four examination findings were associated with increased probability of a hemorrhagic stroke diagnosis.
PAs, NPs more likely to staff critical access hospitals in rural locations
Geographically remote emergency departments are more likely to be staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
PCPs not addressing psychosocial issues in geriatric care
Many geriatric patients expressed dissatisfaction with patient/provider discussions regarding psychosocial issues.
PAs commonly provide health care to family members
Physician assistants routinely provide health care, including physical examinations, to members of their family.
Delayed immunizations, breastfeeding over age 1 may increase risk for caries
Researchers identify new risk factors for caries in young children.
Health status, expense discourage medication adherence among under-, uninsured patients
Patients who rated their overall health status as “good” were more likely to report better adherence to prescribed medications.
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