Remaining Kidney Health Most Important Concern for Donors
Other concerns expressed by living donors include surgical, lifestyle, psychosocial impact of donation
May 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
FDA Approves First Artificial Iris
CustomFlex Artificial Iris improves light sensitivity and glare, cosmetic appearance of the eye
Worse Survival for BRCA Germline Mutation Carriers in Pancreatic CA
For BRCA germline mutation carriers, better survival seen with platinum-based chemotherapy
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
Regional Anesthesia Tied to Lower Opioid Use in TKA, THA
Findings based on comparison to general anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
