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
Aspirin, Anticoagulants Similarly Prevent VTE After TKA
In patients having total knee arthroplasty, aspirin non-inferior for venous thromboembolism, death
Physical Therapy an Option for Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears
Physical therapy non-inferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
Hologram-Guided External Ventricular Drain Insertion Feasible
Fewer passes, less target deviation with hologram-guided external ventricular drain placement
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
Steps outlined for health systems to establish comprehensive, ongoing procurement strategies
Clostridium difficile Spores Survive Laundering of Sheets
Spores on bed sheets able to survive laundering through a commercial washer extractor
