Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Feedback to Surgical Residents Improves Use of VTE Prophylaxis
Improvement in resident performance and significant reduction in harm for patients
Intra-Pancreatic Triacylglycerol Drops With Weight Loss in T2DM
Decrease seen after gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes, not with normal glucose tolerance
Risk of Unsatisfactory Spine Sx Outcome Up With Workers’ Comp
Meta-analysis shows increased risk ratio for unsatisfactory outcome after spine surgery
Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia
Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated
Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis
Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain
Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
FDA Approves Bridion to Reverse Neuromuscular Blockade
Drug reverses the effects of rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide
Ovarian Conservation Safe in Endometrial Cancer, but Use Low
Findings among premenopausal women undergoing hysterectomy