Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA
Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
Nonsterile Gloves Don’t Up Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Sx
Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
eCare Plan Set to Improve Doctor/Pharmacist Relationship
Plan will allow pharmacist documentation to be available via EHRs, easing transfer of information
Post-Tonsillectomy Deaths Up in Children With Complex Chronic Conditions
Tonsillectomy postop mortality rate significantly higher at 117.22 per 100,000 operations compared with 7.04 per 100,000 operations overall
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Hospital Outcomes Worse With Suboptimal Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Patients with clinical hypothyroidism and a high prehospitalization TSH level had longer length of stay, increased risk for readmission
Many Certified Cosmetic Surgeons Not Trained in Surgical Discipline
More than six in 10 board-certified cosmetic surgeons advertise procedures beyond the scope of their residency training
ENDO: Diabetes Diminishes Weight Loss Effect of Bariatric Surgery
Those without diabetes had increased odds of achieving 50 percent or more excess body-weight loss
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Thromboprophylaxis Not Effective After Knee Arthroplasty, Casting
Does not prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty, casting of lower leg
