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November 2016 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
Improved Cognitive Status Seen Following TAVR
More pronounced improvement in patients with baseline cognitive impairment
Optimal MELD Threshold for HCV Tx Pre-Liver Transplant 23 to 27
Treating HCV before liver transplant increased life expectancy if MELD was ≤27
Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only
Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Decision Aid Ups Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery for Blacks
However, rates of recommendation for surgery did not differ significantly
Long-Term Improvement in Insulin Sensitivity After RYGB
Despite weight regain, long-term improvement seen in insulin sensitivity and adipose phenotypes
Lean Six Methodology Can Cut Health Care-Linked Infections
Reduction in risk of health care-associated infection among patients undergoing surgical procedures
Computer Order Entry System Ups Antimicrobial Policy Compliance
After introduction of system, improvement seen in surveillance, compliance, approvals
