Endovascular AAA Repair Improves Survival for Three Years
After three years, endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm linked to higher mortality
Total Knee Replacement Procedures Up From 2000 to 2010
Considerable increase for men, women aged 45 years and older; higher rates for women in 2000, 2010
More Male Breast CA Patients Having Both Breasts Removed
Trend mirrors the one seen in women, researchers say
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
August 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Sleep Deprived Surgeons Appear to Be Self-Regulating Well
Review indicates that doctors who operate the night before another surgery do well
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Lower RASDS Complications for Higher Hospital, Surgeon Volume
Lower rates of preoperative complications seen in revision adult spinal deformity surgery
Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients
Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
