Candidacy Criteria Updated for Heart Transplantation
Changes to guidelines include consideration of transplantation in patients with HIV, hepatitis
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down 23 Percent Since 1991
That translates to an additional 1.7 million survivors
High Rate of Symptoms Reported Post Gastric Bypass Procedure
Abdominal pain, fatigue were most common symptoms after Roux-en-Y procedure
Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s
Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
FDA Tightens Rules for Using Mesh Implants in Prolapse Repair
Agency aims to improve treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
Modular Component Assembly Feasible for Ear Reconstruction
Approach decreases total amount of rib needed for scaffold construction
Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA
PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy
December 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Patient Age at Initial Cataract Surgery Varies by Location
Five-fold variation for highest versus lowest age-standardized cataract surgery rate
