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Undergoing cardiac surgery during the influenza season is associated with increased likelihood of development of acute respiratory distress syndrome

Odds of ARDS Up After Cardiac Surgery During Flu Season

Cardiac surgery during flu season is independent risk factor for acute respiratory distress syndrome
For patients who have undergone total hip or knee arthroplasty

Aspirin, Rivaroxaban Similar After Total Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

Extended prophylaxis with aspirin no different from rivaroxaban for preventing venous thromboembolism
Burnout is prevalent among physicians

Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System

Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Antidiabetes treatment discontinuation rates are higher for obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds

Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Most patients want greater connectivity

Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity

Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
Intravenous acetaminophen with or without ketorolac is associated with reduced opioid consumption and cost of care after scoliosis surgery in adolescents

Opioids Plus Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Cost-Effective Post-Sx

In children having scoliosis surgery, combo is linked to reduced opioid intake compared with opioids alone
A new questionnaire can measure the impact of brachial plexus injury and assess surgical outcomes

New Tool Measures Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury

Questionnaire measures physical, psychological effects; valid based on comparison with other tools
Adult women undergoing mastectomy underestimate future well-being after mastectomy alone and overestimate well-being after reconstruction

Patients Often Mispredict Well-Being After Mastectomy

Patients underestimate future well-being after mastectomy, overestimate after reconstruction
For obese adults with type 2 diabetes

Greater Weight Loss With RYGB in Obese With T2DM at Three Years

Lasting improvements in weight, HbA1c, cardiovascular risk vs. intensive weight management
The burden of surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery is greater for countries with low income as classified by the U.N. Human Development Index

GI Surgical Site Infections Higher in Low-Income Countries

Infection risk highest in countries with low income, low Human Development Index