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Kidney Disease Affects Revascularization Outcomes

posted February 27th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The presence of comorbid chronic kidney disease negatively impacts myocardial revascularization outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in the Feb. 5 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Rate of Opioid Rx Stable After Pediatric Outpatient Surgery

posted February 27th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

From 2013 to 2017, the rate of receiving a take-home opioid prescription remained stable after pediatric outpatient surgery as did the dose prescribed, but the maximum take-home dose declined, according to a study recently published in Pain Medicine.

Preoperative Phone Visits for Cataract Patients Safe, Efficient

posted February 25th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Phone visits can safely substitute for a standard, in-person history and physical in patients undergoing cataract surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians

posted February 25th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

From 2014 to 2017, there was an improvement in burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among U.S. physicians, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.