Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission
Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Transgender Transition Treatment Deemed Cost-Effective
Surgical and hormone expenses less than those that treat complications of not transitioning
Benefits for Intra-, Extracapsular Tonsillectomy in Peds OSA
Comparable outcomes for intra- and extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
November 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
November 2015 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
November 2015 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Mortality Rate Increases With Age in Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Mortality also increased versus older adults undergoing elective procedures
Shorter Duration of Dysphagia Symptoms Without Stent
Findings in adult patients who underwent open airway reconstruction
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Patients Lack Understanding of Spinal Surgeon Compensation
Survey shows discontinuity between spine surgeon compensation and patients' perceptions
