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On-Pump CABG Leads to Higher Rates of Five-Year Survival
Study compared coronary-artery bypass grafting surgery, with/without cardiopulmonary bypass
Online Nursing Education Can Up Patient Use of VTE Prophylaxis
Online training aims to make sure those hospitalized get treatment to prevent venous thromboembolism
’07 to ’14 Saw Drop in Proportion Needing Dialysis After TAVI
Need for new dialysis after TAVI linked to increased risk of mortality at 30-days and four years
Electrotherapy, Acupuncture Ease Post Knee Arthroplasty Pain
Meta-analysis shows drop in use of opioids for electrotherapy; delayed opioid use with acupuncture
Majority of Patients Require Few Opioids After Hernia Repair
Low opioid analgesic prescribing is achievable for patients undergoing hernia repair
Graft Survival Similar for Kidneys From Octogenarians
Recipients of biopsy-guided kidneys from >80-year-old donors had significantly shorter waiting times
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Subcutaneous Exendin Treats Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
Injections well tolerated with no adverse effects reported
Use of ICU Resources After Cardiac Surgery Upped by Obesity
Increasing obesity tied to greater likelihood of prolonged ICU stay and ventilation, ICU readmission
