Tag: Surgery: Misc.
August 2016 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
August 2016 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
ECP, Second Drainage Device Effective in Refractory Glaucoma
Findings for endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, GDD-2 in cases of failed initial tube shunt
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Invasive Interventions Improving Survival in NSTEMI Patients
Improvement in all-cause mortality tied to angiography, PCI, and CABG procedures
Survival Benefit for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Findings for patients with heterogeneous emphysema treated with Emphasys valves
Trans-Obturator Tape Cost-Effective for Urinary Incontinence
Randomized trial shows cost-effectiveness of trans-obturator versus tension-free vaginal tape
Review: Frailty Status May Predict Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
Frailty may predict mortality after major cardiac surgery, functional decline after minor surgery
Elective Neck Dissection Cost-Effective in Oral Cavity Cancer
Addition of elective neck dissection to primary surgery reduces costs, improves effectiveness
Decision Regret Uncommon After Radical Prostatectomy, IMRT
Overall decision regret for 16.9 percent of patients; more regret for RP than radiotherapy component
