Tag: Surgery: Misc.
May 2019 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
May 2019 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
May 2019 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Long-Term Survival Similar for Endovascular, Open AAA Repair
Overall survival not significantly different for patients with asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm
Postoperative Infection Rate Similar Across Biologics in RA
Glucocorticoid use ups risk for hospitalized infection, prosthetic joint infection after arthroplasty
Transition Planning for Senior Surgeons Needed
Society of Surgical Chairs offering new guidance and recommendations
Tool Predicts Quality Measures After Ventral Hernia Repair
ORACLE can be used to show patients how lifestyle changes affect outcomes of interest
Opioid Quantity Prescribed After Musculoskeletal Injury Tied to Prolonged Use
Opioid type not predictive of prolonged use for patients with musculoskeletal injury undergoing surgery
Risk for Prolonged Opioid Use Up in Patients Receiving Tramadol
Those receiving tramadol postop have similar, higher risks as those receiving other short-acting opioids
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy May Identify Lymphedema Earlier
Surveillance with the technology may allow earlier detection, more effective treatment for lymphedema
