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Rib fracture diagnosis in the panscan era
Clinical question: Do rib fractures observed on chest CT carry the same morbidity and mortality risk as those observed in chest...
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The Tempest Within
Hurricanes have taken a toll on many US communities this season. But what comes after the storm—the emotional aftermath—can be equally troublesome...
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New, persistent opioid use more common after bariatric surgery
African-Americans and the poor are more susceptible
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FDA grants 510k clearance for glucose monitoring system
Clearance allows the device to be used for monitoring plasma glucose levels and determining dysglycemia in SICU patients.
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Type of headwear worn during surgery had no impact on SSI rates
Surgeon preference for bouffant versus skull caps do not significantly impact superficial SSI rates.
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Female surgeons are responsible for more work at home
Women surgeons do more work at home
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Perioperative blood transfusion linked to worse outcomes in renal cell carcinoma
PBT increased the risk of tumor recurrence, metastatic progression, and death in patients undergoing nephrectomy for RCC.
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Eliminating patient-controlled analgesia accelerates discharge after bariatric surgery
Study results suggest opioids may be largely avoided during recovery from bariatric surgery without any real disadvantages.
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Young adult HIV patients may be at increased risk of hypertension
HIV patients in their 20s are showing high-risk signs of hypertension.
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Heart surgery halves in-hospital mortality in trisomy 13 and 18
Congenital heart surgery can benefit trisomy 13 and 18 infants.