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In Medicare population, carotid revascularization has declined
NEW YORK – In older patients, the rate and number of carotid endarterectomies and stenting procedures declined substantially during 1999-2014,...
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Redo carotid endarterectomy is more risky than previously estimated
Real-world outcomes find complications associated with redo carotid endarterectomy are greater than that previously reported in single-center...
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Fewer insured may have helped slow health spending growth in 2017
Spending on hospital care increased 4.6% to $1.1 trillion in 2017 and accounted for 33% of total health care spending.
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Perioperative M&M similar for lobar, sublobar surgeries in early lung cancer
Though disease-free survival results are still pending, mortality and adverse effects were similar at 30 and 90 days.
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Action on HealthCare.gov picked up during week 5
Open enrollment for 2019 coverage ends next week.
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Facing a lawsuit? Take the right steps early
Malpractice experts share the do's and don'ts of responding to a lawsuit by a patient.
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ONC releases draft strategy on reducing EHR burden
Comments are sought to help drive direction of reforms.
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Resection, neurostimulation combo found successful in eloquent cortical regions
NEW ORLEANS – Flanking the resection with electrodes can suppress seizures while allowing surgeons to leave as much brain tissue as possible.
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True postbariatric hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is rare
NASHVILLE – Strict diagnostic criteria were met in just 0.20% of patients in a 10-year surgical sample.
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Cervical bupivacaine blocks pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Should this approach be routine?
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Cold packs help reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Cold pack use after laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces oxycodone use.