Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Found Superior in Femoropopliteal PAD
Higher rate of primary patency of target lesion at 12 months versus angiography with standard balloon
ASA: Certain Factors Up Odds of Post-Stroke Bowel Obstruction
Post-acute ischemic stroke GI bowel obstruction predicts in-hospital complications, disability, death
Preemptive Kidney Transplants Up After KAS Implementation
However, disparities persist, with recipients more likely to be white, female, have private insurance
May 2016 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Clinicians Should Learn to Engage With Transgender Patients
Issues to consider include how to address patients, obtaining inclusive history, unique clinical challenges
Frailty Screening Initiative Beneficial Before Elective Surgery
Implementation of initiative associated with increased referrals for frail patients and reduced postoperative mortality
Guideline Addresses Anorectal Abscess; Anal, Rectovaginal Fistulas
Clinical guidelines updated for management of anorectal abscess, fistula-in-ano, and rectovaginal fistula
PSA Screening Rates Have Leveled Off in U.S.
Decline followed recommendations from U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
High-Quality Surgical Videos Lacking for Vaporization of Prostate
Average video score was 6.65; only 24.3 percent of videos emphasized critical steps of surgery
Posterior Surgery Noninferior to Anterior for Cervical Radiculopathy
Posterior surgery noninferior with respect to success rate and reduction in arm pain at two years
