Early Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Tied to Gastroschisis
No association seen with illicit, prescription, or over-the-counter drug use
Diabetes, HbA1c Linked to Adverse Outcomes After Surgery
DM tied to six-month mortality, major complications, ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, LOS
Pre-Op Chronic Opioid Use Ups Poor Outcomes Post Spinal Fusion
Preoperative opioid use tied to complications, ER visits, readmission, adverse events, increased costs
Grief Symptoms Similar in Donor vs Non-Donor Decision Families
Families making decision not to donate relative's organs experience lower quality communication
Thyroidectomy Rates Lower After Guideline Implementation
Up-front total, completion thyroidectomy rates fell after guidelines on thyroid CA surgery implemented
March 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Transfusion Outcomes Differ by Race for Peds Scoliosis Surgery
Black children have increased blood loss, rate and amount of blood transfusion during scoliosis surgery
Aortic Valve Replacement in Elderly Tied to High Mortality
Clinically relevant, subclinical structural valve degeneration seen in 6.6, 30.1 percent, respectively
Pectoralis Major Tears Described in Deployed Military Personnel
All nine cases of injury identified during a four-month deployment cycle occurred during bench press
Bariatric Surgery Lessens Knee OA Pain More in Certain Patients
Younger patients, those without knee injury or other joint involvement see most improvement in pain
