Acetaminophen Cuts Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
Results were consistent for patients with and without pre-existing chronic kidney disease.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes Following Laparoscopic vs Open Resection for ICC
Researchers analyzed the outcomes of laparoscopic liver resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older adults of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Cuts CVD Risk in Patients With Obesity, NAFLD
Findings seen vs nonsurgical care among individuals with severe obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement.
Enlarging Breast Mass in 69-Year-Old Woman With History of Cysts
The patient first noticed a firm, nontender, moveable hard mass while conducting a routine breast self-examination in the shower.
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
There have been fewer than 20 cases of squamous cell carcinoma and fewer than 30 cases of various lymphomas reported in the capsule around breast implants.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope
A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?
Appendectomy vs Antibiotics: Which Is Best for Acute Appendicitis?
Is appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adult patients necessary or are antibiotics enough?
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