Are periprosthetic hip fractures more severe than native hip fractures? A systematic review of outcomes and resource utilization.

Background: There is a paucity of data comparing periprosthetic hip fracture (PPHFx) outcomes and resource utilization to native fractures. Many surgeons consider periprosthetic hip fractures to be more severe injuries than native fractures. The aim of this systematic review is to characterize the outcomes of PPHFx and assess their severity relative to native hip fractures (NHFx).

Operator learning curve and clinical outcomes of zero fluoroscopy catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias.

Purpose: To investigate the learning curve for atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and premature ventricular contraction (PVC) radiofrequency ablation (RFA) using zero fluoroscopy.

Methods: This is a retrospective, single-center study of 167 patients undergoing ablation between 2016 and 2019. Minimal fluoroscopy approach was initiated after the first 20 cases of PVI and SVT RFA.

Real-world comparison of HbA reduction at 6-, 12- and 24-months by primary care provider type.

Aims: To assess differences in hemoglobin A (HbA) over time in diabetics treated by internal medicine physicians using the chronic care model (IMP-ancillary) or an advanced practice nurse (APN-IMP).

Methods: Retrospective, 2-group comparative design using administrative databases and matching of IMP-ancillary and APN-IMP subjects 2:1 based on patient age (±3years), gender and race. Subjects were diabetics treated ≥2 times during 2007-2010, had ≥1 follow-up visit 6-months from baseline and ≥2 HbA levels.