High Prevalence of Hearing Loss Seen After Infant Heart Surgery
Younger gestational age, having a genetic anomaly, longer post-op stay associated with hearing loss
February 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
U.S. Trends in Gender-Affirming Surgery Explored
10.9 percent of encounters with transsexualism, gender identity disorder involve the surgery
Alternatives to Whole Liver Transplants Feasible for Children
Alternatives helped to improve outcomes 2002 to 2015, indicating new ways to increase organ supply
Sleeve Gastrectomy Linked to Improved Glycemia in Mice
Sleeve gastrectomy causes improvement in muscle and hepatic insulin sensitivity
Balanced Crystalloids Cut Kidney Events in Critically Ill
For noncritically ill patients, no difference in number of hospital-free days for crystalloids versus saline
CABG May Be Best for Patients With DM, LV Dysfunction
Fewer adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events, deaths with cardiac artery bypass graft than PCI
Race, Insurance Status Affects Job Status After Breast Cancer
African-American race and uninsured, publicly insured status linked to diminished employment
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
RBC, Plasma Transfusions Drop From 2011 to 2014
Red blood cell and plasma transfusions decreased, while platelet transfusions remained stable
