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Being Awake for Aneurysm Brain Surgery May Offer Better Results
In new approach to the dangerous lesions, surgeons can get patient feedback during the procedure
Minimally Invasive Sx Use Up for Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
In 2012, MIS approach used in ~80 percent of PEH repairs; increase linked to reduction in mortality
Increased Risk of MI, Stroke for Patients With Hip Fracture
30-day cumulative incidence substantially higher than among general population
Early Rotator Cuff Surgery Offers Good Long-Term Outcomes
But preoperative fatty infiltration and postoperative retear show significantly detrimental effect
Five Prebariatric Subtypes Identified With Specific Profiles
Subtypes correlated with different levels of eating disorder psychopathology, depression, quality of life
Demand for Liver Transplant for NASH Set to Continue Rising
Increase in obesity prevalence strongly linked to liver transplant waitlist additions nine years later
Nurse-, System-Related Factors Analyzed in Wrong-Patient Events
In 77 percent of wrong-patient incident reports, the process of identifying the patients was not described
Sleep, Caffeine Use May Play Role in Post-Op Pain
Caffeine at onset of sleep deprivation might help prevent increase in post-op hypersensitivity
Day-Supply of Opioid Rx Factor in Likelihood of Long-Term Use
Doctors should prescribe for the minimum numbers of days, researchers say
Females Show Better Response to CRT in Esophageal Cancer
Females more often had complete, nearly complete pathologic response to induction tx; less recurrence
