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Bemiparin is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism after benign gynecological surgery

Bemiparin Deemed Effective After Gynecological Operations

The drug appears to prevent venous thromboembolism after benign gynecological surgery
Anesthetists make a negligible contribution to post-cardiac surgery mortality

Negligible Impact of Anesthetists on Post-Cardiac Surgery Mortality

Overwhelming factor associated with outcome was patient risk; surgeon had moderate impact
New electronic health record regulations modify Stage 2 of the meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3

New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released

New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3

October 2015 Briefing – Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for October 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Displaying order prices to physicians seems to reduce order costs

Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs

Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
According to the American Medical Association

Competition for Fellowships Broke Records in 2015

One-quarter of applicants did not didn't receive a position
There has been a 25 percent increase in the number of medical school enrollees since 2002

Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees

Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
In a new study on how often medication errors occur during surgery

ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common

And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report

American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 24-28

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in San Diego and attracted...
The melanoma drug Yervoy (ipilimumab) can now be used to reduce the risk of the recurrence after surgery

FDA Approves Expanded Use for Melanoma Drug

Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of skin cancer returning