Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
AANS: Three-Month Spine Surgery Outcomes Not Predictive
Correlation, but no prediction of 12-month outcomes after lumbar spine sx for degenerative disease
AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work
Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Cuts in Epilepsy Drugs Boost Children’s Post-Op IQ
Number of drugs cut and complete withdrawal tied to improved cognitive outcome
Nipple-Sparing Surgery Safe in Carefully Selected Patients
No differences in survival or recurrence in women who choose to keep nipple
April 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
April 2015 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
April 2015 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
LVADs Linked to Worsening Health, Cognitive Function
Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
