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Longer External Ventricular Drain Closures Needed to Read ICP

posted January 17th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Most external ventricular drain closures performed in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage last less than one minute, and intracranial pressure (ICP) equilibrium is not reached to allow accurate measurement of ICP before the drain is reopened, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing.

ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

posted January 16th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.

Robotic Surgery Saw 8.4-Fold Increase From 2012 to 2018

posted January 14th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Hospitals that launch robotic surgery programs have a broad and immediate increase in the use of robotic surgery, accompanied by a decrease in traditional laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Network Open.

Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings

posted January 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.