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For patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Aerobic Fitness Can Predict Post-Op Complications in AAA Repair

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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables can predict different postoperative complications
For patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulant treatment

Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation

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Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx
Postoperative wound leak affects a substantial proportion of eyes following repair of open globe injuries

Wound Leak Critical Complication Post Open Globe Repair

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Stellate-shaped wound and delayed presentation associated with post-op wound leak
The more fried food you eat

AHA: Fried Food Intake Tied to Heart Failure Risk in Physicians

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Eaten regularly, fried foods might boost chances as much as 68 percent
A new study questions the need for giving a sedative to surgical patients before anesthesia is administered. The report was published in the March 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction

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Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
Use of anticholinergic medications may increase risk of pneumonia in the elderly
Benign thyroid nodules are common

Study Challenges Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules

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Five-year follow-up shows the overwhelming majority remain harmless
About 7 percent of children worldwide have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Estimates of Childhood ADHD Worldwide Differ Significantly

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New research suggest about 7 percent of children worldwide have ADHD
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In Vitro Fertilization Birth Rates Continue to Rise

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With drop in number of multiple embryo transfers, twin and triplet birth rates
Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought

Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated

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Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety