Royal Society of Medicine

Less experienced surgeons performing new techniques in coronary surgery on black patients

A study of over 15,000 coronary artery bypass grafting patients in New York State reveals that less experienced surgeons are more likely to perform off-pump CABG surgery on black patients. This disparity is attributed to the fact that black patients have limited access to the latest medical technologies.

SourceRoyal Society of Medicine·JournalJournal of Health Services Research & Policy·DateJan 11, 2007

Reduced antibiotic prescribing is associated with increased hospital admissions

A study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine found that reducing antibiotic prescribing was associated with an increase in hospital admissions for respiratory infections. The research analyzed data from over 15 million hospitalizations and suggested that limiting antibiotic use may not be beneficial in all cases.

SourceRoyal Society of Medicine·JournalJournal of the Royal Society of Medicine·DateJun 21, 2006