The cost of initial cancer treatment has definitely risen, but what are the reasons for this trend? Learn what aspects of care have increased the most. Journal of the National Cancer Institute
This study documents the specific individual and workplace characteristics that may influence productivity and intent to stay in nursing. Nursing Economics
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol requires a final "time out" just prior to the surgery or procedure regardless of where it is being performed. Are you taking the time? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
A prospective cohort study shows that elderly patients who are admitted to the hospital frequently have increased risks for hip fractures and other types of fractures. Medscape Medical News
Injectable, extended-release naltrexone, used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, has been linked to adverse injection-site reactions, some requiring surgery. Medscape Medical News
At over-the-counter cost, proton pump inhibitors are cost-effective in average-risk patients taking low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. Medscape Medical News
An analysis by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicates that employers pay out $1.47 billion each year to cover the costs incurred from potentially preventable adverse medical events in surgical patients. Reuters Health Information
Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday it won U.S. approval to promote its anti-HIV drug Viread (tenofovir) for treating adults with chronic hepatitis B. Reuters Health Information
When resources are limited, nurses must ration patient care, increasing the risk of adverse events. Does implicit rationing of nursing care affect selected patient outcomes and patient satisfaction? International Journal for Quality in Health Care
