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Bariatric Surgery Found to Reduce Future Health Care Costs
Patients, especially those with diabetes, found to spend far less on care after procedure
ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common
And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report
ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty
Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination
AAP: Tackling Should Not Be Banned From Youth Football
New policy statement urges proper training, supervision to avoid injuries among young players
ASA: Nitrous Oxide Deemed Safe for Surgical Patients With CVD
Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
ASTRO: Less Treatment Effective in HPV-Related Oropharynx CA
Lower doses of chemotherapy, radiation may also reduce unwanted side effects
AAP: Dogs Help Curb Anxiety in Children With Cancer
'Therapy dogs' appear to ease heart rate, lower blood pressure in children fighting the disease
AAP: Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Children
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
