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New studies inform best practices for pelvic organ prolapse
Addition of estrogen in apical/uterovaginal prolapse repair showed no benefits; Manchester technique outperforms sacrospinous hysteropexy for...
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What did you learn in med school that you disagree with now?
“I was taught the pathology behind arthritic pain, symptoms, signs, and treatment – that it has a genetic component and is inevitable to avoid –...
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Another FDA class I recall of Cardiosave Hybrid/Rescue IABPs
“Using an affected pump may cause serious adverse health events, including unstable blood pressure, injury (e.g., inadequate blood supply or a...
From the Journals
A1c not linked to postop complications in kids with diabetes
There is no guidance on the level of elevated A1c that should prompt consideration of delaying surgery.
From the Journals
Dural-puncture epidural drives faster conversion to cesarean anesthesia
Patients randomized to dural epidural also showed a higher quality of epidural blockade for surgical delivery.
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Top U.S. neurology, neurosurgery hospitals ranked
This year, for the first time, there is no ordinal ranking of hospitals making the honor roll. Instead, they are listed in alphabetical order.
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U.S. News ranks top cardiology, heart surgery hospitals
US News also recognized Honor Roll hospitals that have excelled across multiple areas of care. This year, for the first time, there is no ordinal...
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Long COVID disability court battles just ‘tip of iceberg’
When it comes to long COVID, completing disability paperwork is increasingly becoming part of standard care for providers.
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Hospital guards snoop through patient records, cost hospital $240K
“I think the problem is absolutely growing.”
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PAD procedure overuse: A field in peril or ‘a few bad apples’?
Many patients, apparently, were not encouraged to make lifestyle changes, nor did they receive medication. Instead, they were advised from the get...
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Benefits of bariatric surgery persist for 12 years
The results reinforce the potential role of surgery “as an option to improve diabetes-related outcomes, including people with a BMI of less than...