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For patients with oral cancer

Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA

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Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
For patients undergoing outpatient cutaneous surgical procedures

Nonsterile Gloves Don’t Up Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Sx

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Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
The Pharmacist eCare Plan is designed to improve communication between pharmacists and physicians by allowing documentation to be available via electronic health records

eCare Plan Set to Improve Doctor/Pharmacist Relationship

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Plan will allow pharmacist documentation to be available via EHRs, easing transfer of information

Post-Tonsillectomy Deaths Up in Children With Complex Chronic Conditions

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Tonsillectomy postop mortality rate significantly higher at 117.22 per 100,000 operations compared with 7.04 per 100,000 operations overall

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is listening to physicians and wants to address the regulatory burdens they face

HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine

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Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use

Hospital Outcomes Worse With Suboptimal Treatment of Hypothyroidism

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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

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More than six in 10 board-certified cosmetic surgeons advertise procedures beyond the scope of their residency training

The presence of diabetes seems to diminish the weight loss effect of bariatric surgery among obese patients

ENDO: Diabetes Diminishes Weight Loss Effect of Bariatric Surgery

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Those without diabetes had increased odds of achieving 50 percent or more excess body-weight loss
Guidelines have been updated for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before

Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients

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Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
The use of thromboprophylaxis seems not to prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty or casting of the lower leg

Thromboprophylaxis Not Effective After Knee Arthroplasty, Casting

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Does not prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty, casting of lower leg