Surgery
News
Despite strict controls, some infants born to mothers with COVID-19 appear infected
But the sources of novel coronavirus 2019 in the neonates’ upper respiratory tracts or anuses likely were maternal in origin.
News
Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
Opinion
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.
News
COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel...
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
FDA/CDC
FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery
The changes affect canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ertugliflozin, and were made because surgery may put patients taking SGLT2...
News
Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
Conference Coverage
ERAS protocol for cesarean delivery reduces opioid usage
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for cesarean delivery decreased postoperative opioid usage by 62% in one...
Article
Conservative care or surgery for rotator cuff tears?
Selecting the appropriate Tx for the patient’s circumstances— including age, activity level, and the size and depth of the tear—boosts the chances...
Conference Coverage
Joint replacement: What’s new in 2020
MAUI, HAWAII – “Congratulations! You’ve eradicated rheumatoid arthritis from my practice,” said orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Bugbee.