Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Maximal Resection of Glioblastomas May Up Survival
Maximal resection of contrast-enhanced tumor linked to increased overall survival across all subgroups
Use of Revascularization Up for Critical Limb Ischemia in Veterans
In veterans, revascularization linked to lower risks for mortality, major amputation at 90 days
Risk for Complications From Mesh Implant Does Not Diminish
Continued surveillance necessary for patients with mesh implants for pelvic organ prolapse repair
Out-of-Network Billing Common for Surgery Within Network
Bills for about one in five undergoing elective ops performed with in-network primary surgeon, facility
Medical Group Opposes States’ Limits on Trans Youth Access to Treatment
Group says legislation discriminates against trans patients and prevents physicians from doing their jobs
Economic Burden of Kidney Transplant Graft Failure Quantified
For average patient, graft failure will impose medical costs of $78,079 and loss of 1.66 QALYs
Five-Year Outcomes Comparable for TAVR, Surgical AVR
For those at intermediate surgical risk, death from any cause or disabling stroke at five years did not differ
Proactive Pain Management May Cut Postop Opioid Prescriptions
Program linked to opioid-free discharge following elective minimally invasive benign foregut surgery
January 2020 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for January 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
January 2020 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for January 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
