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For surgical residents

Feedback to Surgical Residents Improves Use of VTE Prophylaxis

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Improvement in resident performance and significant reduction in harm for patients
The weight loss-associated decrease in intra-pancreatic triacylglycerol which occurs after gastric bypass is specific to type 2 diabetes mellitus

Intra-Pancreatic Triacylglycerol Drops With Weight Loss in T2DM

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Decrease seen after gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes, not with normal glucose tolerance
Patients undergoing spine surgery with workers' compensation have increased risk of an unsatisfactory outcome

Risk of Unsatisfactory Spine Sx Outcome Up With Workers’ Comp

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Meta-analysis shows increased risk ratio for unsatisfactory outcome after spine surgery
Implantable collamer lens implantation is effective for correcting myopia

Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia

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Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
The use of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement increased in Germany from 2007 to 2013

Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated

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Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
For children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Men with localized prostate cancer are more likely to survive if they have surgery rather than radiation therapy

Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer

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Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
For women with carpal tunnel syndrome

PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain

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Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
Bridion (sugammadex) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide.

FDA Approves Bridion to Reverse Neuromuscular Blockade

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Drug reverses the effects of rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide
Despite the safety of ovarian conservation

Ovarian Conservation Safe in Endometrial Cancer, but Use Low

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Findings among premenopausal women undergoing hysterectomy