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Complication Rate Relatively Low for Anterior Lumbar Surgery
Review shows overall complication rate of 14.1%, with most complications at rate of 1% to 3%
Novel Algorithm Can Classify Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Scoring system has sensitivity of 83 percent and specificity of 66 percent for eosinophilic CRS
Gender Differences in Receipt of End-of-Life Care
Male patients more likely to receive ICU care; males with EoL discussion less likely to have ICU stay
CV Autonomic Neuropathy Predicts Urological Issues
Increased odds of erectile dysfunction and/or lower urinary tract symptoms in men with T1DM
Optimal Mechanical Ventilation Strategy Identified for Obese
In meta-analysis, VCV + higher PEEP + single RM linked to highest PaO2/FiO2 ratio
Family Hx Alone Doesn’t Appear to Affect Breast CA Tx Outcomes
No difference seen in distant disease-free intervals
Benefits for Surgery Before Chemo in Advanced Ovarian CA
Appears to raise quality of life without shortening survival
More Evidence That C-Sections Should Be Avoided When Possible
More complications and lower chances of vaginal delivery for subsequent births
Digestive Disease Week, May 16-19
Digestive Disease Week 2015 Digestive Disease Week, the annual meeting sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological...
American Society of Hypertension, May 15-19
The American Society of Hypertension 30th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension was held from...
