Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Upper Abdominal Cancer Resections Up in Octogenarians
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Rates of major upper abdominal cancer resections in octogenarians are increasing, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Cancer.
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Embezzlement Widespread in Medical Practices
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Embezzlement is widespread among medical practices, and knowing the warning signs is helpful for preventing it, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Certified Plastic Surgeons Underrepresented on Instagram
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Among physicians posting top plastic surgery-related content to Instagram, plastic surgeons eligible for membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are underrepresented, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Accurate Lung Cancer Staging Depends on Quality Nodal Exam
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The prognostic value of pathologic nodal (pN) stratification depends on the thoroughness of nodal examination in the staging of non-small-cell lung cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in JAMA Oncology.
More Than 78 Percent of Health Care Personnel Receive Flu Shot
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — More than 78 percent of health care personnel (HCP) and 53.6 percent of pregnant women received influenza vaccination during the 2016-2017 influenza season, according to two studies published in the Sept. 29 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Optimal Length of Post-Op Opioid Pain Medication Rx Identified
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The optimal length of opioid pain medication prescription after common surgical procedures lies between the observed median prescription length and the early nadir, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery.
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Central Neck Dissection Underused in Some Thyroid CA
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Only about one-third of patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) undergo initial central neck dissection, which is associated with a reduced rate of reoperation, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery.
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Over 25 Million Unsafe Abortions Occur Each Year
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 25.1 million unsafe abortions were performed worldwide each year between 2010 and 2014, with the vast majority occurring in developing countries, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in The Lancet.
Individualized SBP Tx Cuts Risk for Post-Op Organ Dysfunction
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Management targeting an individualized systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with reduced risk of organ dysfunction among patients undergoing major surgery who are at increased risk of postoperative complications, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Working With a Scribe Improves Physician Satisfaction
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Working with a scribe significantly improves physicians’ overall satisfaction, satisfaction with chart quality and accuracy, and charting efficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Annals of Family Medicine.
Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing Cuts Adverse Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Genotype-guided warfarin dosing is associated with reduced risk of adverse events compared with clinically-guided dosing among patients undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a communication campaign featuring accounts of people recovering from opioid use disorder, and those who have lost someone to opioid overdose, in an effort to fight the prescription overdose epidemic.
Back Pain in Older Men Tied to Incident Vertebral Fractures
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Incident, clinically undiagnosed radiographic vertebral fractures (VFs) are associated with increased likelihood of back pain symptoms, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Adjuvant chemotherapy is associated with improved survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy and resection, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Oncology.
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Private Vehicle Transport Cuts Death After Penetrating Injury
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For patients with gunshot or stab wounds, private vehicle transport is associated with significantly lower likelihood of death than emergency medical services (EMS) transport, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Surgery.
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — In 2017, health benefits coverage remained stable, while workers faced considerable variation in costs, according to a report published online Sept. 19 in Health Affairs.
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Participation in a Tibetan yoga program (TYP) during chemotherapy results in modest, short-term benefits in sleep quality, with long-term benefits seen over time for those who practice at least two times a week, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Cancer.
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Self-Reported Function IDs Post-Op Course in Elderly
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Self-reported function is more informative than frailty phenotype in predicting a negative postoperative course in older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Percutaneous Sclerotherapy With Bleomycin Effective, Tolerable
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Percutaneous bleomycin injections are effective and tolerable for the treatment of vascular malformations, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
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High Rate of Anemia Seen After Weight-Loss Surgery
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For many obese Americans, weight-loss surgery may lead to anemia, according to a research letter published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Surgery.
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Steroid Injection Betters Hand Function With Carpal Tunnel
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Local steroid injection is effective for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and improves hand function, according to a small study published online Sept. 13 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
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Thyroid Surgery for Benign Goiters Ups Quality of Life
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Thyroid surgery restores quality of life (QOL) for patients with benign goiters, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in Head & Neck.
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Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Insurers have the bargaining power to reduce provider prices in highly concentrated provider markets, according to a report published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
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Long-Term Weight Loss, T2DM Remission for Roux-en-Y Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For patients with severe obesity, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is associated with lasting benefits, according to a study published in the Sept. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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General, Central Obesity Linked to Specific Breast Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — General and central obesity are associated with breast cancer risk, with different effects on specific subtypes, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in The Oncologist.
Total of 0.21 Years Lost Due to Opioid-Related Poisoning Deaths
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — From 2000 to 2015, drug-poisoning deaths contributed a loss of 0.28 years in life expectancy, according to a research letter published in the Sept. 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Post-C-Section Cephalexin, Metronidazole Cuts SSI Rate
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For obese women undergoing cesarean delivery, a postoperative 48-hour course of cephalexin and metronidazole reduces the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) within 30 days compared with placebo, according to a study published in the Sept. 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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ACP Does Not Support Legalization of Assisted Suicide
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The American College of Physicians (ACP) does not support the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, a practice that raises ethical, clinical, and other concerns, according to a position paper published online Sept. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Extended Thromboprophylaxis Safe, Effective After Liver Surgery
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing liver surgery, extended pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis appears effective and safe, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
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Physicians Tweeting About Drugs May Have Conflict of Interest
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Most physicians on Twitter with a financial conflict of interest (FCOI) and frequent tweets mention specific drugs for which they have a conflict, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Haematology.
Doctors Spend Almost Six Hours Per Day on EHR Tasks
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Physicians spend almost six hours per day in the electronic health record (EHR), with 4.5 hours spent during clinic hours and 1.4 hours spent after clinic hours, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
System Collects Data on Functional Septorhinoplasty
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A system has been implemented that enables collection of pre- and postoperative data for patients with nasal obstruction who undergo functional septorhinoplasty, according to a special communication published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
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‘Science Spin’ Found Prevalent in Biomedical Literature
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Spin in biomedical literature (also referred to as “science hype”) is prevalent, with trials having the highest and greatest variability in the prevalence of spin, according to a review published online Sept. 11 in PLOS Biology.
Peri-Op IV Corticosteroids Benefit Knee, Hip Arthroplasty
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous corticosteroids are both safe and effective when used perioperatively in total knee or hip arthroplasty, with benefits including less pain, vomiting, and nausea, and fewer opioids, according to a review published online Aug. 29 in PAIN Practice.
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Study Details Humanitarian Surgical Care in Afghanistan
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Humanitarian surgical care (HSC) has been provided to local national civilians during the Afghanistan conflict, with 49.3 percent of patients treated for non-war-related (NWR) conditions, according to a research letter published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Surgery.
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Some Aspects of Empathy Improve During Medical Training
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Certain aspects of empathy improve during medical student training, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Medical Education.
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AACR Releases 2017 Cancer Progress Report
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The age-adjusted U.S. cancer death rate decreased 25 percent from 1991 to 2014, which translates into 2.1 million fewer cancer deaths, according to an annual progress report published by the American Association for Cancer Research.
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Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection Non-Inferior to Axillary Node
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Ten-year overall survival for primary breast cancer patients treated with sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) alone is similar to that seen in those treated with axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), according to a study published in the Sept. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Antireflux Surgery Has High Rate of Recurrent Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is associated with a relatively high rate of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the Sept. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Are Physicians Obligated to Help on Planes?
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Does being a physician carry a moral obligation to respond to calls for medical assistance on airplanes? That is the topic of an article published in the Sept. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Most Opioid Use Concentrated in Top 10 Percent of Users
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The top 10 percent of privately insured U.S. adults without cancer using opioids account for most opioid use, according to a research letter published online Sept. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Median Cost of Cancer Drug Development $648.0 Million
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The median cost of cancer drug development is $648.0 million, and revenue after approval is substantial, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
AMA Joins Brief Seeking VA Coverage of Sex Reassignment Sx
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Several health care-related organizations have filed an amicus brief in support of veterans seeking a rule change that would amend or repeal the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy of not covering sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) for veterans with gender dysphoria, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Center Surgical Volume Linked to LVAD Patient Outcomes
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Center surgical volume is associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient outcomes, with worse survival at very-low-volume centers, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JACC: Heart Failure.
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Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Proposed budget cuts could seriously hamper efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to an article published online Sept. 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Physicians should be aware of societal codes of conduct that affect family beliefs and behaviors regarding information disclosure to pediatric patients, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Pre-Cosmetic Sx Advice May Aid Long-Term Smoking Cessation
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Asking patients to stop smoking before undergoing cosmetic surgery can promote long-term smoking cessation, according to a study published in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
General Anesthesia in Infants May Affect White Matter Volume
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Infants who receive general anesthesia for surgery before they’re 1 year old may have less white matter in their brains, according to research published online Aug. 24 in Anesthesiology.
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More Research Needed for Vitamin D’s Cardiac Effect in PCI
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — More research is needed to assess the role of vitamin D in the prevention of periprocedural myocardial injury, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
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Peri-Op Management Key in Surgical Resident Malpractice
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The perioperative period appears critical in malpractice cases involving surgical residents, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA Surgery.
Low Tumor Growth Rates During Active Surveillance of Thyroid CA
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), the rates of tumor growth during active surveillance are low, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Crosstalk Identified Between Adipose Tissue, Carcinomas
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — There is organ-dependent crosstalk between adipose tissue and carcinomas in various organs, according to a review published in the September issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
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Low Incidence of Adverse Events for A-Fib Catheter Ablation
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of adverse events (AEs) is low for patients undergoing catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
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Electronic Alert Doesn’t Up Appropriate Thromboprophylaxis
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A computer-based alert system with a Geneva Risk Score calculation tool in the electronic patient chart does not improve appropriate thromboprophylaxis in patients admitted to general medical wards, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
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