Outcomes of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Compared by Surgeon Rank
Long-term hernia recurrence rates similar for abdominal wall reconstruction performed by surgical fellows, faculty
Delays in Care Longer for Female Trauma Patients
Female trauma patients had longer stay in ED, longer time in pretriage, increased likelihood of discharge to nursing or long-term care facilities
Increased Flexibility Seen in Preapproval Evidence for New Drugs
Twenty-eight percent of trials used historical, external, or other control; nearly half used surrogate measure as a primary end point
AUA: Outcomes of Robotic, Open Cystectomy Compared in Bladder Cancer
Number of days alive and out of hospital within first 90 days greater for robot-assisted surgery, but clinical significance of findings unclear
mRNA-1273 Induces Stronger Response Than BNT162b2 for Immunosuppressed
Findings seen in immunosuppressed patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, solid organ transplant recipients
AUA: Pandemic Disruptions Impacted One in Four Prostate, Bladder Cancer Patients
Changes, delays, and cancellation of cancer treatment and ancillary care reported
AUA: Kidney Transplants From COVID-19-Infected Donors Are Safe
Recipient outcomes similar to kidneys from noninfected donors
DDW: Gallstone Disease May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Incidence
Gallstone presentation may be a missed opportunity for earlier diagnosis
TXA Seems Safe for Surgery in High-Risk Patients With IT Hip Fracture
No increased risk for mortality or thromboembolic complications seen with use of tranexamic acid among high-risk patients, entire cohort
Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators Cut Lead-Related Complications
Risk for major lead-related complications much lower with subcutaneous ICD versus transvenous ICD