T2DM Initially Remits in Majority Who Undergo Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to significantly lower risk for microvascular complications
Shoulder Decompression Surgery Not Recommended
No important improvement seen in pain, function, quality of life versus placebo surgery, other options
Conservative Management Feasible for Adnexal Masses
Risk for malignancy, acute complications low for adnexal mass with benign ultrasound morphology
Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
However, lean mass and absolute grip strength decline after surgery
Blood Type A2 to B Kidney Transplant Feasible
No difference in patient, graft survival; increased costs seen for A2 to B deceased donor kidney transplant
ERAS Protocol Can Cut Opioid Use After Spine Surgery
Decline seen in postoperative opioid requirements after elective spinal, peripheral nerve surgery
Recommendations Updated for Tonsillectomy in Children
Strong recommendations presented against administering perioperative antibiotics, codeine after tonsillectomy
EEG-Guided Anesthesia Does Not Cut Postop Delirium in Seniors
Significantly less median cumulative time found with EEG suppression in EEG-guided group vs. usual care
California Bill Would Tighten Controls on Children’s Genitalia Surgery
Doctors who violate the proposed law could be disciplined by the state's medical board
After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids
Patients who had supracondylar humerus fracture sx used less than 25 percent of prescribed drugs
