Majority of Patients Require Few Opioids After Hernia Repair
Low opioid analgesic prescribing is achievable for patients undergoing hernia repair
Graft Survival Similar for Kidneys From Octogenarians
Recipients of biopsy-guided kidneys from >80-year-old donors had significantly shorter waiting times
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Subcutaneous Exendin Treats Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
Injections well tolerated with no adverse effects reported
Use of ICU Resources After Cardiac Surgery Upped by Obesity
Increasing obesity tied to greater likelihood of prolonged ICU stay and ventilation, ICU readmission
Marrow Fat May Affect Bone Mass After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Negative independent association seen for marrow fat and bone mineral density changes
History of C-Section Ups Risk of Complications in Hysterectomy
Women with previous C-section have increased odds of reoperation, peri-, post-op complications
Myocardial Injury Depends on Valve Type in Transfemoral TAVR
But extent of cardiac biomarker elevation does not predict mortality after transfemoral TAVR
Wound Complication Rate for C-Section Varies With Suture Type
Reduced complications with poliglecaprone 25 versus polyglactin 910 for women undergoing C-section
