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Opioid prescriptions decrease in young kids, long dosages increase
Researchers found reduced rates of high-dosage and long-duration prescriptions for adolescents and younger adults; however, these type of...
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Can laparoscopic lavage beat resection for acute perforated diverticulitis?
Laparoscopic lavage patients experienced higher rate of recurrence, but the procedure is faster and more cost effective, according to researchers...
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Third COVID-19 vaccine dose helped some transplant recipients
All of those with low titers before the third dose had high titers after receiving the extra shot, in case series.
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Medical licensing questions continue to violate ADA
“No one should ever wonder, ‘Will I lose my job, or should I get help?’ ” said Dr. Jessica A. Gold, co–senior author of the study.
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New guideline provides recommendations on reconstruction after skin cancer resection
The multidisciplinary consensus guideline covers situations broadly applicable to the care of adults with fully resected skin cancer lesions.
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Does surgery for colorectal liver metastases release tumor cells?
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NSAIDs don’t make COVID-19 worse in hospitalized patients
In a British study, hospitalized patients didn’t fare worse if they’d taken NSAIDs regularly before admission.
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Consider risk for Barrett’s esophagus after bariatric surgery
Rates of erosive esophagitis were also a concern, with increases of 13% each year following sleeve gastrectomy.
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Two studies add to knowledge base of biosimilar use in psoriasis, HS
"This study concludes that, when switched to a biosimilar medication, patients do not have worse control of their psoriasis."
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COVID-19 infection conveys imperfect immunity in young adults
One in 10 Marine recruits with prior SARS-CoV-2 infections were reinfected during basic training.
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Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.