Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Cuts in Epilepsy Drugs Boost Children’s Post-Op IQ
Number of drugs cut and complete withdrawal tied to improved cognitive outcome
Nipple-Sparing Surgery Safe in Carefully Selected Patients
No differences in survival or recurrence in women who choose to keep nipple
Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
April 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
LVADs Linked to Worsening Health, Cognitive Function
Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
FDA Approves Raplixa to Help Control Surgical Bleeding
Spray-dried fibrin sealant promotes clotting when other methods are 'ineffective or impractical'
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Offers Lasting Benefit
Operation safe for select patients; significant clinical benefit seen through five years
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Arteriovenous Fistula Use
Lower odds of initiating hemodialysis with AVF for black, Hispanic versus white patients
