Walk Test IDs Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction Post Cardiac Surgery
Preoperative 6-minute walk distance linked to POCD risk in older adults undergoing cardiac surgery
Pediatric Kidney Recipients Often Have Subclinical Inflammation
Associated with increased risk of composite end point of acute rejection, allograft failure
Screen Does Not Cut Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Mortality in Men
Screening correlated with significantly increased odds of AAA diagnosis and elective surgery
Peri-Op RBC Transfusions Linked to Postoperative VTE
Perioperative red blood cell transfusion linked to increased adjusted odds of VTE, DVT, PE
Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia
No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence
Gun violence should continue to be addressed in a scientific, evidence-based manner
Pre-Op Psychiatric Dx Not Tied to Bariatric Sx Outcomes in Teens
No association between presence, absence, number of diagnoses and post-surgery weight loss outcomes
Sun Defenses Up in Transplant Patients After Skin Cancer Study
Increased odds of using multiple sun protection measures among organ transplant recipients
Negative Pressure Wound Tx No Benefit for Lower Limb Open Fx
No significant difference vs standard wound therapy in patients' Disability Rating Index score at 12 months
APAGBI: Teens 13+ Should Be Assessed for VTE Prophylaxis
Decision-making algorithm from Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
