Titanium Bone-Anchored Implants Used for the First Time to Repair Annular Defects During Diskectomies
For the first time in the United States, titanium bone-anchored implants were used to repair large annular defects during diskectomies.
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Drug- and Alcohol-Related Deaths Higher After Bariatric Surgery
Standardized mortality rates from substance use higher after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Gastric Bypass Tied to Higher Fracture Risk Compared With Gastric Band
Increased risk seen for fractures of the hip, wrist, and pelvis, regardless of age.
Weight Loss Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
Weight loss before transplantation associated with increased hospitalization LOS, graft loss, mortality.
Open Heart Surgery Beats Stents for Multivessel Disease
Findings reinforce need for team approach to treatment decisions for heart conditions.
DDW: Lasting Weight Loss Seen With Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Patients were predicted to achieve their minimum weight at 24 months after ESG.
Fournier Gangrene: A Rare Flesh-Eating Disease
Prompt identification of Fournier gangrene is essential, as the condition can have numerous life-threatening complications such as multi-organ failure and death.
FDA Passes on Barhemsys NDA Again Due to Facility Issues
The FDA has issued a second complete response letter to Acacia Pharma regarding the New Drug Application for Barhemsys (amisulpride injection).
FDA Approves Device That Allows for Reassessment of Lung Transplant Suitability
With Xvivo Perfusion System, surgeons can reassess lungs originally considered unsuitable for transplant.
New App Aids Surgeons in Predicting Hernias After Abdominal Surgery
Real-time risk score predicts incisional hernias following abdominal surgery.
Minimal Benefit of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Miscarriage Surgery
Antibiotic prophylaxis did not significantly lower the risk of pelvic infection in low- and middle-income countries when administered before miscarriage surgery.
Anxiety Sensitivity May Predict Higher Rates of Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting
Non-smoking women who had a higher anxiety-sensitivity score were found to be at increased risk for developing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Predictors of Poor Pain Control Following Surgery
Investigators conducted a meta-analysis to identify predictors of poor postoperative pain control with a goal of developing personalized care pathways to improve outcomes.
Persistent Postsurgical Opioid Use in Youth Associated With Long-Term Use of Opioids by Relatives
Persistent opioid use in opioid-naive adolescents and young adults undergoing surgery or dental procedures may be associated with long-term use of opioids by a relative.
Complication Rates Low for High-Volume Pediatric Thyroid Surgery
Low complication rates for surgical management of pediatric thyroid disease at high-volume center.
Overlapping Surgery Does Not Increase Risks for Mortality or Complications
Investigators assessed the relationship between overlapping surgery and mortality, complications, and length of surgery.
Surgical Outcomes Vary Among Highest-Rated Hospitals
The quality of surgical outcomes varies widely across hospitals affiliated with the US News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals.
Mirtazapine May Reduce Postop Nausea, Vomiting
Mirtazapine administered preoperatively may prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting compared with placebo.
FDA Takes New Look at Breast Implant Safety
Agency has acknowledged that breast implants may contain materials that affect people’s health.
More Research Is Needed on Essential Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols
Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.
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