Mayo Clinic Rochester Sidestepped Minn. State Staffing Bill Mayo Clinic Rochester Sidestepped Minn. State Staffing Bill
The Mayo Clinic ' s Minnesota facilities were deemed exempt from the state ' s now-revised Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 13, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news
High Risk for Recurrence After Acute Lower GI Bleeding High Risk for Recurrence After Acute Lower GI Bleeding
A large observational study has found a high rate of rebleeding after hospitalization for acute lower GI bleeding; the study identified several targetable risk factors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
FDA OKs Letermovir to Prevent CMV in Kidney Transplants FDA OKs Letermovir to Prevent CMV in Kidney Transplants
Letermovir was shown to be just as effective as valganciclovir in preventing CMV in kidney transplant recipients in new study published in JAMA; results prompt additional FDA approval for this indication.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Nephrology News Alert Source Type: news
Risk Control and Treatment in Patients With NAFLD and T2D Risk Control and Treatment in Patients With NAFLD and T2D
A better understanding of the trends in risk factor control and medication use in this population could help improve the management of these patients.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Clinicians' Attitudes Toward Pathology Explanation Clinics Clinicians' Attitudes Toward Pathology Explanation Clinics
This study assessed clinician ' s attitudes and concerns regarding pathology explanation clinics--an interactive visit whereby the patient can directly discuss the pathology report with the pathologist.American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Aggressive Papillary Thyroid Cancer Subtypes Less Than 1 cm Aggressive Papillary Thyroid Cancer Subtypes Less Than 1 cm
Small papillary thyroid carcinoma tumors may exhibit aggressive subtypes, which should be considered in the management strategy of these patients.Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Toxicity Risk Score and Decline After Breast Cancer Chemo Toxicity Risk Score and Decline After Breast Cancer Chemo
Could chemotoxicity risk scores help predict health decline after adjuvant breast cancer treatment among older women?Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Hemophilia Therapy Reduces Bleeding in Late-Stage Study Hemophilia Therapy Reduces Bleeding in Late-Stage Study
Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday late-stage study data for its experimental hemophilia therapy showed superiority to the current standard of care treatment in reducing bleeding rates in patients.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Kidneys From COVID-19-Positive Donors Safe for Transplant Kidneys From COVID-19-Positive Donors Safe for Transplant
Early concerns of disease transmission slowed the use of kidneys from donors with resolved or active COVID-19; however, use has increased with evidence of safety.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Mucormycosis of the Lower Extremity in a Diabetes Patient Mucormycosis of the Lower Extremity in a Diabetes Patient
A patient with diabetes presented with a rare and severe lower extremity mucormycosis infection. What treatment is recommended?Wounds (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Minimally Invasive vs Open Surgery in Pancreatic Cancer Minimally Invasive vs Open Surgery in Pancreatic Cancer
Patients who are to undergo surgery for early-stage pancreatic cancer can now choose between minimally invasive and open approaches following a trial showing similar outcomes with both approaches.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 25, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Episode 5: First 72 Hours: Inpatient Care for Patients With UC Episode 5: First 72 Hours: Inpatient Care for Patients With UC
Drs Sunanda Kane and Peter D. Higgins discuss the first 72 hours of inpatient UC care. What are best practices for diet and painkillers? When should your patient see a surgeon? Tune in to find out.Medscape (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology InDiscussion Source Type: news
Analysis: 40% of Info About Cirrhosis on TikTok Is Incorrect Analysis: 40% of Info About Cirrhosis on TikTok Is Incorrect
Study presented at DDW finds that patient-derived sources are usually trustworthy, but promotional sources are often misleading.MDedge News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Immigrants in Healthcare: Culturally Diverse Patients Immigrants in Healthcare: Culturally Diverse Patients
Mark G. Kris, MD, discusses an article written by Dr April Choi, focused on care of patients from different cultural backgrounds.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Palliative Care for Major Nonpalliative Cancer Surgery? Palliative Care for Major Nonpalliative Cancer Surgery?
A randomized controlled trial questions the value of routine perioperative palliative care consultation in patients with cancer undergoing major curative-intent surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
