Improved Metabolic Profile After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
A 3.5-fold AMPK activity increase and 50 percent drop in oxidative stress three months after surgery
AAIC: Gender Differences Seen With General Anesthesia
Postoperative cognitive decline less evident in elderly males, researchers say
Lidocaine Patches Don’t Cut Pain After Robotic Cardiac Valve Sx
Lidocaine 5 percent patches had no impact on measures of acute or persistent pain
ASCO Guidelines: Biomarker Use in Metastatic Breast CA Treatment
Hormone receptor status of metastases should be used to guide tx if supported by clinical scenario
BMI Doesn’t Affect Kidney Transplant Survival
No difference between defined BMI bands in patient or graft survival for transplanted patients
Antibiotic Stewardship Program Improves Antibiotic Use in China
Program with pharmacist participation cuts antibiotic use and costs in clean urological procedures
Many Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Cases Upgraded at Prostatectomy
Upgrading, up staging linked to age >60, PSA >5.0 ng/ml, and >25 percent positive cores
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences
Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
