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Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA
Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
Pre-Op Fasting Times Often Exceed Guidelines in Cirrhosis
But eating breakfast on day of procedure is associated with a reduction in fasting time
TB Therapy-Linked Medication Errors Occur Frequently
More than half of study patients had at least one medication error linked to antituberculosis therapy
Shorter Surgery, Lower Costs for One-Layer Vasovasostomy
Modified one-layer vasovasostomy offers cost benefits without compromising post-op patency
Novel Technique Measures Internal Nasal Valve Surface Area
Endoscopic suction-assisted evaluation can be used for measuring pre-op, post-op compliance
Families Prefer Hospice Over Hospital for Dying Relatives
Earlier hospice enrollment important area to focus on to improve the quality of end-of-life cancer care
Study Questions Use of Physical Therapy for Early Parkinson’s
But results should be interpreted with attention to the study details, editorialist says
Antipsychotic-Exposed Youths Have Increased T2DM Risk
Increased cumulative risk and incidence rate ratio compared with healthy controls, psychiatric controls
Uptick in CT Scans for Minor Trauma Cases in California
Researchers urge caution in weighing risks and benefits
Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment
For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
