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Efforts are needed to ensure all completed large trials are reported

Efforts Needed to Ensure Publication of All Trials

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67 trials ID'd that were unreported for median of nine years after completion, with 87,883 participants
There has been a significant reduction in surgical mortality during the last decade in Scotland that is partially attributable to the implementation of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist

Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality

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Findings based on long-term evaluation of surgical mortality in Scotland
Medical financial hardship affects more than half of adults in the United States

More Than Half of U.S. Adults Have Medical Financial Hardship

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Hardship in material, psychological, behavioral domains more likely for those age 18 to 64 versus ≥65
Abdominal etching is a safe and effective way to help both men and women achieve "six-pack abs

Abdominal Etching Procedure Gives Patients ‘Six-Pack Abs’

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Power-assisted liposuction can be used to sculpt the abdomen in both men and women
A type of breast implant linked to cancer can still be sold in the United States

FDA: Breast Implants Linked to Cancer Can Still Be Sold in U.S.

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Agency considering new patient warnings and checklists for the implants

April 2019 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for April 2019. This roundup includes the...
Abdominoplasty is safe and effective in obese patients

No Increase in Complications Seen With Abdominoplasty in Obese

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Rates of perioperative complications no higher in obese than nonobese patients
The risk for adverse drug reactions may be higher for women

Gender Differences Seen in Adverse Drug Reactions

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Differences found in reaction symptoms and types of drugs tied to adverse reactions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week announced three new efforts to protect patients from malfunctions

FDA Announces New Steps to Reduce Risks Tied to Surgical Staplers

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Agency proposing higher classification of surgical staplers that will require premarket notification clearance
Implementation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opioid prescribing recommendations should be consistent with the guideline's intent

CDC Provides Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Guideline

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Misapplication of the guideline can put patient health and safety at risk