Today's Health News
Opioids May Not Be Needed for Acute Pain Control After Vasectomy
Initially prescribed opioids have higher rate of persistent use but no acute improved pain control
Likelihood of Transplant Lower at Profit-Driven Dialysis Facilities
More research needed to understand the mechanisms behind difference in transplant access
Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income
Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1DM Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease
Sweden's lower HbA1c target values not linked to further organ protection
Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care in Published Literature
But effect size may be smaller than reported, especially for objective quality measures
Cost of Waste in U.S. Health System Estimated
Total annual costs of waste vary from $760 to $935 billion; estimated savings range from $191 to $282 billion
Few Older European Men Aware of Prostate Function
New survey reveals low levels of awareness about prostate health in men older than 50 years of age
eGFR Affects Risk for Opioid-Related Death, Hospitalization
Relative risk for death associated with opioids higher at lower estimated glomerular filtration rate
Risk Tool Can Predict Heart Failure in Patients With Diabetes
AI model integrates readily available clinical, laboratory, and electrocardiographic data
Urinary Catheters Not Needed for Joint Replacement Surgery
There is no increased risk for adverse genitourinary complications without the catheter