Open Heart Surgery Beats Stents for Multivessel Disease
Findings reinforce need for team approach to treatment decisions for heart conditions.
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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.
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