Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews
Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
Mohs Effective for Melanoma in Situ of Trunk, Extremities
Surgical margin of 9 mm needed to excise 97 percent of melanoma in situ
Review: Reduced Risk of Death for Left-Sided Colon Cancer
Significantly reduced risk of death, independent of confounding variables, including stage, race, chemo
ASA: Low Unplanned Admission for Dental Procedure + Other Sx
Four of 55 pediatric patients undergoing combination of procedures were admitted with peri-op concerns
Bariatric Surgery May Be Cost-Effective in Severely Obese Teens
Long-term clinical trials in adolescents with at least five years of follow-up data needed
Factors ID’d for Recurrence After Radical Cystectomy
Pathological tumor characteristics mainly predict recurrence after robot-assisted radical cystectomy
ASA: Tranexamic Acid Doesn’t Up Death, Thrombotic Complications
Lower bleeding risk in patients undergoing coronary artery surgery at risk of peri-op complications
ASA: Study Describes Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care
NORA cases less likely in small community hospitals, more common outside normal working hours
Five-Year Outcomes Similar for Off-, On-Pump CABG in CAD
No significant difference for composite outcome, components of the composite outcome, mean cost
Improved Leg Ulcer Healing With Hair Follicle Punch Graft
Ulcer healing significantly increased in hair follicle-containing punch graft group versus nonhairy group
