Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …
Abstract: Background: Long-term survival for patients with differentiated (papillary, follicular, and Hürthle cell) thyroid cancer exceeds 95% but self-reported health-related …
Abstract: Background: Opioid use beyond the perioperative period is a recognized adverse outcome, primarily studied in inpatients after complex major surgeries. Our goals are to …
Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in telehealth use for patient evaluations. The Veteran Health Administration (VHA) has tripled phone …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration has been criticized for long wait times; however, studies indicate that Veterans Health Administration wait times are …
Abstract: Background: Rates of screening for primary aldosteronism in patients who meet the criteria are exceedingly low (1%-3%). To help clinicians prioritize screening in …