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Guidance for CRC Screening

Guidance for CRC Screening | Feature

Four guidance statements have been identified for colorectal cancer screening.

Improving QOL With Coronary Interventions

Improving QOL With Coronary Interventions | Feature

A new study recommends that clinicians take into consideration that improvements in quality of life due to PCI vary from patient to patient.

Managing Psychosocial Distress in ICD Recipients

Managing Psychosocial Distress in ICD Recipients | Feature

New guidelines have been created to improve the precision of identifying and caring for psychosocial distress in implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients.

Improving the Problem of ED Boarding

Improving the Problem of ED Boarding | Feature

Boarding increases morbidity and mortality, lengthens hospital stays and durations of intubation, worsens pain control, and compromises care.

Knowledge Deficits at ED Discharge

Knowledge Deficits at ED Discharge | Feature

Patient knowledge deficits at discharge from the ED are common. Poor understanding of instructions is raising significant concerns for adherence and outcomes.

SCAI 2013

SCAI 2013 | Conference Coverage

New research is being presented at SCAI 2013, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Annual Scientific Sessions, from May 8 to 11 in Orlando.…

Staging Melanoma With SLNB

Staging Melanoma With SLNB | Opinion Article

Clinicians must determine if putting patients with thin melanomas through an additional procedure—with additional risks and costs—will have a positive impact for them when the benefits are unclear.

AUA 2013

AUA 2013 | Conference Coverage

New research is being presented at AUA 2013, the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, from May 4 to 8 in San Diego.

Heart Rhythm 2013

Heart Rhythm 2013 | Conference Coverage

New research is being presented at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society’s 34th Annual Scientific Sessions, from May 8 to 11 in Denver.…

Identifying Post-Op Complications for Readmission in General Surgery

Identifying Post-Op Complications for Readmission in General Surgery | Feature

Several postoperative complications have been identified as the strongest risk factors for readmission after general surgeries.