ASA: Embolization of MMA Cuts Risk for Subsequent Subdural Hematoma, Surgery
Complications related to the embolization procedure low, and neurological function comparable with, without embolization
Type 2 Diabetes Remission Maintained After RYGB Despite Weight Regain
Overall rate of continued diabetes remission higher for those undergoing RYGB versus sleeve gastrectomy
Use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Up in Adults Younger Than 60
Five-year survival significantly better after surgical aortic valve replacement; no difference seen in secondary outcomes versus TAVR
Pembrolizumab Improves Event-Free Survival in Early NSCLC
For resectable early-stage NSCLC, improved event-free survival seen with pembrolizumab, regardless of N status, clinical stage, type of surgery
Initial Outcomes Comparable for Dupuytren Contracture Treatments
Outcomes similar for surgery, needle fasciotomy, collagenase at three months, but are superior for surgery at two years
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Safety Events in Hospitalized Children
Largest disparities seen for postoperative sepsis for Blacks and for postoperative respiratory failure for Hispanics
Earlier Receipt of Whole Blood Transfusion Improves Survival
At each time point, WB transfusion as an adjunct to a massive transfusion protocol given earlier was linked to improved survival
BP Control Improved With Gastric Bypass in Patients With Obesity, Hypertension
Significantly higher rate seen for number of medications with at least a 30 percent reduction
Bariatric Surgeries Carry Low Perioperative Risks
Similar outcomes seen for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Rate of Venous Thromboembolism Increased With Cancer Surgery
Cause-specific hazard ratio for pulmonary embolism peaked after discharge, then plateaued 60 to 90 days later
