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Circulating tumor DNA marked progressive liver cancer
The presence of circulating tumor (ct) DNA indicated progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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ESC: Lead-free pacemaker shows good safety, efficacy at 6 months
Key clinical point: The Nanostim leadless pacemaker showed good efficacy and safety in this observational study. Major finding: At 6 months, the...
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Scoring tool points to postop ventilator dependence
Key clinical point: A preoperative risk score can help identify patients at highest risk for postoperative ventilator dependence.
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More octogenarians muscling through emergent surgeries
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OR-focused effort cuts catheter use, surgical UTIs
Key clinical point: An OR-focused multidisciplinary effort decreased catheter use in the operating room and catheter-associated UTIs.
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Perioperative cardiovascular assessment guidelines pose new challenges
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For diabetic patients, LRYGB safety comparable to other common procedures
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) in diabetic patients has comparable short-term morbidity and mortality with other common surgical...
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Are oral antibiotics enough to reduce colorectal surgery infections?
Conventional use of mechanical bowel preparation for colorectal surgery may need to be reconsidered in light of findings that show it is not...
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SVS: AAA surveillance comes at an emotional cost
Low-grade terror for some
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Combined ablation–mitral surgery safe for atrial fib
Key clinical point: Patients with atrial fibrillation who have mitral valve surgery would benefit from surgical ablation at the same time. Major...