Driving under the Influence of Flualprazolam: 11 Case Reports.

Eleven cases of suspected driving under the influence (DUI) of flualprazolam are presented. Data from police reports and drug recognition examinations (DRE), when available, were evaluated. In all cases, significant driving impairments were observed including weaving, driving slowly, stopping in the roadway, or collisions.

Cost variation in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the association with outcomes across a single health system: implications for standardization and improved resource utilization.

Background: Payers and regulatory bodies are increasingly placing emphasis on cost containment, quality/outcome measurement and transparent reporting. Significant cost variation occurs in many operative procedures without a clear relationship with outcomes. Clear cost-benefit associations will be necessary to justify expenditures in the era of bundled payment structures.