Removing Appendix May Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Healthy human appendix contains intraneuronal α-synuclein aggregates, truncation products
Surgery Restores Boy’s Ability to Walk Post-Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Nerve transfer surgery was performed on patient's leg, allowing him to walk
FDA Approves Powerful New Opioid Despite Criticisms
Dsuvia use restricted to operating rooms or on the battlefield
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 27-30
The 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
October 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
2011 to 2015 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections
Risk for having a health care-associated infection was 16 percent lower in 2015 than 2011
AAD Releases New Guidelines for the Tx of Cutaneous Melanoma
Guidelines recommend surgical excision as primary treatment modality, emphasize individualized care
Minimally Invasive Sx May Up Mortality in Early Cervical Cancer
Two studies show increased mortality and reduced disease-free, overall survival versus open surgery
