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
Smoking Still Responsible for Many U.S. Cancer Deaths
Linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in patients 35 and older
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
Bundled-Payment Program Deemed Better for Breast CA Care
Better adherence to quality indicators, outcome, and cost control over time in Taiwanese study
Multiple Factors Tied to Spinal Op Fulfillment of Expectations
Findings in patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgery who were surveyed pre- and post-op
Higher Grade Disease at Prostatectomy With Surveillance
No difference in other adverse pathological outcomes versus men undergoing immediate surgery
Surgeon Experience Influences Post-Op Mobilization Orders
Choice of construct, previous experience of construct failure, lack of audit data influence decisions
