Trends in Obesity Treatment Show Surge in GLP-1 RAs, Drop in Surgeries
Authors say clinicians should evaluate trade-offs between pharmaceutical and surgical management of obesity
Guideline-Concordant Care Less Likely With Non-Hispanic Black Race
Findings seen in older patients with breast cancer; non-Hispanic Black patients also less likely to have timely initiation of treatment
ACS: Many Cancer Patients Face Lasting Financial Difficulties
Patients with cancer have higher rates of total collections, medical collections, and bankruptcy
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
ASA: Risk for Postoperative Delirium Increased With Poor and Worsening Sleep
Significantly higher chance of experiencing delirium seen for those with worsening of their PSQI over three scores
Artificial Intelligence Model Predicts Kidney Graft Survival
UK-DTOP model shows marked improvement compared with traditional Kidney Donor Risk Index
ASA: Repeated Fasting Increases Malnutrition Risk in Patients Undergoing Multiple Surgeries
Higher odds of hospital death, higher adjusted total cost, and longer hospital stays seen for patients with malnutrition
Boarding Admitted Stroke Patients in Emergency Department Financially Costly
Costs increased with medical-surgical and ICU boarding of patients versus inpatient care
AAO: Prior Intravitreal Injections Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications
Findings show higher risk for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tear and detachment, anterior vitrectomy, and glaucoma surgery
