Surgery

Data show patients with chronic IBS had six times the odds of developing glaucoma (OR 6.58; 95% CI, 2.00 - 16.89), in comparison to those without chronic IBS.

The mapping system incorporate referencing based on 3D navigation, similar to what is used for brain, spine, ENT, and lung surgeries.

Opioids are likely still needed in most cases following trauma or surgery.

In the study, 5.6% of patients developed a post-operative C difficile infection.

Patients with 360° catheter-assisted trabeculotomy had the best success rates.

More randomized controlled trials are needed to assess their long-term effectiveness, safety, and effects on health-related quality of life.

Epiretinal membrane and initial detachment of the macula are risk factors for post-operative CME.

Investigators discuss observed outcomes in females with high-risk PCI treatment, and their continued underrepresentation in pharmacologic studies.

The UCLA expert discusses the lengthy virtual agenda of this year's meeting, as well as his own session recommendations and key discussions.

Men, individuals with 15 years of type 2 diabetes, and those older than 55 years old had the greatest absolute risk reduction.

The amount of minimally invasive surgeries has increased between 2010-2017.

A trio of experts from the Cleveland Clinic join Dr. Rizzo for a talk on lung transplant trends and challenges in the US.

Patients with C. diff infections had nearly a 5 day longer length of hospital stay than a group without CDI.

The risk of hypertension increased in pediatric patients with more complex surgery.

Many believed radiocontrast exposure could be linked to long-term kidney impairment.

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.