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For most patients with an implantable cardiac defibrillator

AHA: Many Patients Worried About Sex Post ICD Implantation

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Both patient and partner need better counseling before leaving the hospital, researcher says
A new gastric balloon that can be swallowed like a pill and then filled while in the stomach

Gastric Balloon ‘Pill’ May Help Obese Patients Lose Weight

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In early trial, patients lost an average of 37 percent of their excess weight in four months
Many people who've been told they're allergic to penicillin may be able to safely take the drug

ACAAI: Penicillin Feasible Even for Those With Prior Allergy

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Researchers finds drug might be safe for patients who had previous reaction to the antibiotic
Levels of the protein suPAR (soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor) can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease up to five years before it begins causing damage

ASN: suPAR Levels Prognostic for Chronic Kidney Disease

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Researchers say blood test can predict risk up to five years before damage begins
Bariatric surgeries may provide long-lasting health benefits to very obese teenagers

Bariatric Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefits for Obese Teens

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Three years after surgery, majority of patients no longer had diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension
Gastric bypass surgery may save health care dollars down the road

Bariatric Surgery Found to Reduce Future Health Care Costs

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Patients, especially those with diabetes, found to spend far less on care after procedure
In a new study on how often medication errors occur during surgery

ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common

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And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report
Discontinuing statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation

ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins

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Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
Some reassuring words from a doctor just before an operation begins may be more effective than drugs in easing patient anxiety

ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery

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Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
A perioperative surgical home program improves outcomes for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty

ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty

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Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination