Surgery
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Asymptomatic gallstones seldom require surgical intervention
SAN DIEGO – Patient variables that increased the need for surgical intervention included obesity and having a hemolytic disorder.
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Cleveland Clinic targets time to treat in cancer
CHICAGO – The Taussig Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic reduced the time to treat for newly diagnosed cancer patients by 33%. Taussig’s...
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Bundled payment for OA surgery linked to more emergency department visits
TORONTO – Ontario experience with bundling payment for surgery documents a sharp uptick in postdischarge unplanned emergency department visits.
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PPI metabolism may be altered in about one-third of bariatric surgery candidates
SAN DIEGO – Formation of all late marginal ulcers occurred within the control group.
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High-intensity statins may cut risk of joint replacement
TORONTO – Huge propensity-matched study spotlights a potential statin side benefit: less need for joint replacement...
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Study identifies predictors of bariatric surgery attrition
BALTIMORE – Even in a universal health care system, clear disparities exist among patient populations having bariatric surgery.
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Appendectomy linked to increased risk of subsequent Parkinson’s
The findings give pause to the notion of performing discretionary appendectomies in patients who are having surgery for another reason.
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Time to embrace minimally invasive colorectal surgery?
LAS VEGAS – While uptake has been limited, minimally invasive surgery deserves a wider role, surgeon says.
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Malpractice: Diagnostic errors top allegation involving children
Obstetricians, pediatricians, and orthopedic surgeons most often named in pediatric malpractice claims.
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Anxiety can impact patient satisfaction after GERD surgery
Patients on antianxiety drugs have lower satisfaction rates after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.