First Surgery for Ischemic Leg Ulcer May Affect Amputation Risk
But mortality did not differ for initial treatment with open surgical bypass or endovascular intervention
$70 Million Settlement Reached in Generic Drug Delay Case
In pay-to-delay deals, generic drug makers paid to keep cheaper version of the drug off market
Half of Deaths After Noncardiac Surgery Due to 3 Complications
Major bleeding, myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, sepsis account for 44.9 percent of deaths
Opioid Prescribing, New Persistent Use Down After Childbirth
Strongest modifiable factor linked to new persistent use after delivery was filling Rx before delivery
Sling, PT May Be OK for Two-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures
Findings in older adults counter current preference for surgical treatment of this type of fracture
Thyroidectomy Complication Rate Down When Surgeon Volume Up
Statistically significant decreases in complication rates, but absolute decreases were low
No Indication of ‘July Effect’ in Context of Cardiac Surgery
No variation in in-hospital mortality by procedure month, academic year quartile for cardiac procedures
Bariatric Surgery Up in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease
Complication rates similar for patients with, without ESKD undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Tissue Adhesive, Sterile Strips Similar After Cesarean Section
No difference seen between groups in risk for wound complications after closure of Pfannenstiel incision
Periop Diabetic Ketoacidosis Seen in Patients on SGLT2 Inhibitors
Testing for acid load needed in patients with diabetes taking sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors
