Prevalence of Pediatric Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Examined
In 2005 to 2014, about 14,000 MBS procedures done in children, teens, young adults with severe obesity
Almost One in 10 Treated in Hospital for Non-Fatal Injury
Costs of hospital-treated non-fatal injuries estimated at $1.853 trillion; $168 billion in medical spending
ACS: Accepting Liver From Older Donor Better Than Waiting
Candidates who accept organ from older donor have lower mortality within and beyond 90 days
ACS: Opiate-Free Surgery Feasible for Elective Colectomy
Eight-three percent of 155 patients did not need post-op narcotics; shorter length of stay with no narcotics
White House Unveils New Insurance Option for Small Firms
Plan expands health reimbursement arrangements so workers can buy individual health coverage
ACR: Walking Each Day May Cut Risk for TKA Over Five Years
Replacing 5 minutes of non-walking time with 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous walking beneficial
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 13-17
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 13 to 17 in San Francisco and attracted...
Percent Weight Regain Predicts Health Risks Post-Bariatric Surgery
Based on long-term follow-up, percent regain after max weight loss tied to most health outcomes
Changes in Nomenclature for Perioperative Cognitive Disorders
'Perioperative neurocognitive disorders' is broad term for cognitive impairment in perioperative period
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Benefits Some With Heart Failure
For patients with secondary mitral regurgitation who remain symptomatic despite medical therapy
