Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Incidence of Emergent Hernia Repair Up From 2001 to 2010
Increase in incidence rates for total emergent hernia; rates highest among those aged 65 years and older
PDE-5 Inhibitors Tied to Prostate Cancer Biochemical Recurrence
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors up risk of biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy
Call for Deepened Support of Solid-Organ Transplants
More than two million life-years saved by solid-organ transplant since 1987 but more work needed
Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy
Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes
Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Prophylactic Antimicrobials Overused in Urologic Surgery
In community practice, overall rate of compliance with AUA Best Practices is less than 60 percent
NSAIDs Up Odds of Anastomotic Leak Post-Colorectal Resection
Findings show increased odds for patients undergoing nonelective colorectal resection
Increased Physical Activity Seen After TKR in Developing World
Study in Dominican Republic shows participation in physical activities up in varied life domains
Roux-en-Y Surgery Can Reverse Insulin Treatment in T2DM
RYGB predicts insulin therapy cessation early after surgery, independent of weight
Acupuncture Viable for Pain Relief After Joint Replacement
Short-term pain reduction with adjunct acupuncture offered after hip, knee replacement
