Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA
2010 study led to a change in practice
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Review Indicates Benefits for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Limited evidence supports immediately sequential surgery, with faster rehab, improved visual outcomes
Laparoscopic Sx Achieves Similar Survival Rates in Rectal Cancer
Procedure had survival rates similar to open surgery, with less pain, shorter hospital stays
March 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
FDA Approves New Miniature Blood Pump System
Maintains circulation during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
Obesity Ups Respiratory Events in Peds Procedural Sedation
Increased odds of respiratory events, inability to complete associated procedure, prolonged recovery
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
FDA Expands Approval for ‘Valve in Valve’ Aortic Replacement
Now includes people at risk for open-heart surgery complications
