Surgical Glue Reinforcement OK for Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy
Researchers report lower complication rates, lengths of hospital stay, costs
Advanced Age Need Not Deter Surgery for Cutaneous Tumors
No difference in complications between those aged 90 years and older and those 75 to 80 years
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
No Hemodynamic Benefit With Levosimendan After Cardiac Sx
No decrease in 30-day mortality for patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac sx
Mobile App Cuts In-Person Visits After Breast Reconstruction
Number of visits down, increase in e-mails to doctors for ambulatory patients undergoing breast recon
Intensive Strategy Addresses Hypoxemia After Cardiac Surgery
Intensive alveolar recruitment strategy linked to less severe pulmonary complications after cardiac sx
Opioid Users Incur Higher Costs After Elective Abdominal Surgery
Preoperative opioid use linked to increased likelihood of longer hospital stay, rate of 30-day readmission
Multiple Dosing Mitigates ASA Hyporesponsiveness After CABG
Multiple dosing more effective than ASA 81 or 325 mg once-daily for suppressing serum TXB2 formation
AHA/ACC Update Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease in Adults
Updated recommendations include modified recommendations for TAVR and surgical AVR
