Laparoscopic Surgery May Not Be Best Option for Rectal Cancer
Results from two studies show standard surgery to be slightly more successful
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Upper-Limb Remote Preconditioning No Help in Cardiac Sx
Two studies show no significant benefit for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery
Reduced-Dose Tacrolimus, Everolimus Cuts CMV Infection
Findings in de novo kidney recipients receiving no pharmacologic CMV prophylaxis
Prevention Bundle Can Cut Rate of Pediatric SSIs
Twenty-one percent reduction in SSI rate reported across network hospitals
Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs
Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
New Guidelines Developed for Peri-Op Management of Diabetes
Modern management focuses on thorough preoperative assessment, diabetes optimization
β-Blockers May Up Risk of Surgical Complications for Some
Heightened risks of cardiovascular complications seen during non-cardiac surgeries
Increased BMI Protective Against Blood Transfusions
Findings among patients undergoing total hip, knee arthroplasty
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
