Does patient rurality predict quality colon cancer care?
A significant portion of patients treated for colon cancer live in rural areas. Yet, rural residence is associated with modest differences in stage, adherence to quality measures, and survival. Future endeavors should help improve care to this vulnerable population (see video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/DCR/A143).
The co-occurrence of depression and dementia significantly increases the 12-months risk of dying in elderly patients after rehabilitation post-HF surgery.