Surgery
Halloween drives an influx of ophthalmic emergencies and infections caused by nonprescription contact lenses, masks and more.
Patients with KF and AF who received LAAO showed lower risks of death and bleeding compared with those treated with OACs.
A systematic review examined how various surgical procedures for hepatocellular carcinoma impacted patients’ HRQoL over ...
A recent study found α1 blockers to be the drug class most strongly associated with IFIS.
Physician residents experience three times as many sharps and needlestick injuries as nurses.
LAP surgery achieved PFS comparable to open surgery in noncurable stage IV colorectal cancer.
CMV D+/R+ kidney transplant recipients showed significant cognitive decline 3 to 8 years after transplant.
Acute normovolemic hemodilution lowered the likelihood of transfusion by 27% in adult cardiac surgery.
For patients with APN-complicated urosepsis, emergent PCN enables earlier definitive URSL and reduces hospital stay duration.
A surveillance program was associated with higher rates of skin cancer detection in solid organ transplant recipients.
Tissue adhesives yield superior cosmetic results for MIS port sites but show a slight trend toward higher dehiscence.
Frailty-associated gut dysbiosis significantly increases the risk for GI complications after bladder cancer surgery.
Repeat MVD offered the most durable longterm pain relief for recurrent or persistent TN after failed MVD.
Imaging guidance in oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery improves outcomes such as operating time and post-op complications.
Rates of transient ischemic attack, mitral valve stenosis, and heart failure declined after parathyroidectomy for pHPT.
A novel, automated FEA methodology for lumbar spine biomechanics reduced model preparation time by 97.9%.
Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis noncompliance tripled the risk for surgical site infections and increased hospital stays.
Q&A, Part 2: Considering Physical Recovery & Emotional Well-Being in Postpartum Hemorrhage Treatment
Dr. Kameelah Phillips discusses strategies for treating postpartum hemorrhage and research priorities to improve outcomes. 
Patients with Fournier gangrene experienced much longer LOS and higher costs than patients treated for non-perineal NSTIs.
Despite longer operating times, thyroidectomy can be performed safely in patients with obesity.
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