Call for Deepened Support of Solid-Organ Transplants
More than two million life-years saved by solid-organ transplant since 1987 but more work needed
STS: Blood Transfusions in CABG Could Raise Pneumonia Risk
But overall rate under 4 percent
Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy
Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes
Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
More Variation in Costs Than Outcomes of PCI in VA System
Smaller variation in one-year risk-adjusted mortality than in risk-standardized costs after PCI
Prophylactic Antimicrobials Overused in Urologic Surgery
In community practice, overall rate of compliance with AUA Best Practices is less than 60 percent
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
Age Doesn’t Affect Outcome of Revision Cochlear Implantation
Restoration in speech perception scores after revision cochlear implantation in younger, older cohorts
NSAIDs Up Odds of Anastomotic Leak Post-Colorectal Resection
Findings show increased odds for patients undergoing nonelective colorectal resection
More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
