Surgery

Investigators determined that acid-base disturbances like lactate clearance influenced C diff infection after cardiac surgery.

The label expansion is for patients aged 6 years and older.

Investigators noted a higher prevalence of nuclear sclerotic cataracts in infected patients versus uninfected patients.

Although overall decrease in mortality was similar to the control group, sickle cell populations were still less likely to receive a kidney transplant.

The injection bags will be available in 1000 mg in 100 mL doses, as well as in 500 mg in 50 mL doses.

According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 8776 unique patients, 52.69% achieved repigmentation of >90%.

The 3D-printed implant is patient specific and modeled after the anatomy of the individual.

Surgeons recommend measures to reduce complications from cholecystectomy and splenectomy in patients with sickle cell disease.

The excessive prescribing of opioids post-surgery increases risk of patient morbidity.

The adverse effects of corticosteroids have underscored a need to eliminate the drug from treatment regimens.

Primate model studies show the procedure can be done safely and without losing eye function. Which patients may benefit first?

To combat the deadliest cancer in the world, investigators are learning its origin in at-risk patients to prevent it altogether.

RD surgery and scleral buckle appear to be preferred among ophthalmologists—but are linked to further necessary care in children.

Experts recommend closer follow-up after the surgical removal of pancreatic cysts.

Tunneled catheters resulted in lower rates of deep vein thrombosis when compared to PICCs.

FDA predicts opioid stacking may occur because of the acute pain treatment.

New cohort analysis shows patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who have received invasive care may be affected long-term.

Low annual donor use and high mortality rates could be correlatively improved with greater embrace of opportunities.

Hinge Health’s Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic aims preventing injuries, as well as post-surgery rehabilitation.

The indication limits the new opioid to clinical setting use—no take-home prescriptions.

It is important for clinicians considering prescribing denosumab treatment to counsel patients before its initiation on the importance of not delaying or discontinuing injections.

Policies must change to curb postoperative opioid overprescribing.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis challenges the notion that preventing VTE is associated reduced mortality risk.

Patients face higher mortality risk if they are readmitted to a different hospital following emergency general surgery.

The first prospective safety trial using oral factor Xa inhibitor in patients undergoing laparotomy shows women preferred and adhered to the drug.

Investigators explain how telemicrosurgery can be performed over a 5G network.

No skin preparation solution is more beneficial or advantageous than others in reducing infection rates.

The iCoagLab test reports several coagulation metrics within minutes, whereas traditionally it can take several hours for coagulation defects to be detected.

Heron Therapeutics is expected to meet with the FDA and resubmit an NDA for the post-operative opioid alternative.