Older Surgical Procedure for Pelvic Prolapse Repair Prevails in Randomized Trial
(MedPage Today) -- A long-time surgical standard for pelvic organ prolapse repair prevailed in a comparison against a newer technique that currently predominates in some parts of the world.
Sacrospinous hysteropexy failed to meet noninferiority... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 17, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Esketamine for Sedation Among Patients Undergoing GI Endoscopy Esketamine for Sedation Among Patients Undergoing GI Endoscopy
This review aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of esketamine as an adjunct to propofol for sedation during endoscopic procedures.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 17, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pig-Kidney Xenotransplants Prove Successful in Two Brain-Dead Men
(MedPage Today) -- A pig-to-human xenotransplant demonstrated successful kidney function in a deceased human with chronic kidney disease, representing a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis, researchers said.
In a brain-dead 52-year... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Most Appendicitis Patients See Good Long-Term Outcomes With Conservative Tx
(MedPage Today) -- Data on long-term outcomes with antibiotics for appendicitis show that most patients will not experience a recurrence, reported researchers who followed up on patients from the first two randomized trials of nonoperative treatment... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Critical Incidents During Anesthesia: Prospective Audit Critical Incidents During Anesthesia: Prospective Audit
This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of critical incidents which occured during anesthesia at a multicenter hospital system over a 6 month periodBMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Medical Therapies for Treatment and Prevention of Pouchitis Medical Therapies for Treatment and Prevention of Pouchitis
This review assessed the efficacy of medical therapies including antibiotics, probiotics, biologics, and fecal transplantation for the treatment and prevention of pouchitis following colectomy for UC.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
A Step Forward in Diabetic Foot Disease Management A Step Forward in Diabetic Foot Disease Management
The updated 2023 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines serve as a"valuable compass" in treating patients with diabetic foot ulcers.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
Dural-Puncture Epidural: Faster Switch to Cesarean Anesthesia Dural-Puncture Epidural: Faster Switch to Cesarean Anesthesia
Use of dural-puncture epidural (DPE) shortened the onset time to surgical anesthesia by approximately 3 minutes.MDedge News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Extubation of Patients Receiving Vasopressor Infusions Extubation of Patients Receiving Vasopressor Infusions
A clinician survey provides insight into the clinical practice patterns regarding extubation of patients receiving vasopressor infusions.American Journal of Critical Care (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Critical Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Stryker Lifts Profit Forecast as Demand for Its Devices Picks Up Stryker Lifts Profit Forecast as Demand for Its Devices Picks Up
Stryker raised its annual profit forecast as the medtech company sees strong demand for its medical and surgical devices, aided by a post-pandemic pickup in surgical procedures at hospitals.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
BS Beats Profit Estimates on Strong Medical Device Sales BS Beats Profit Estimates on Strong Medical Device Sales
One of the world ' s largest manufacturers and distributors of medical and surgical products, Becton Dickinson is the latest company to benefit from an ongoing recovery in demand for nonurgent surgical procedures.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
BD Beats Profit Estimates on Strong Medical Device Sales BD Beats Profit Estimates on Strong Medical Device Sales
One of the world ' s largest manufacturers and distributors of medical and surgical products, Becton Dickinson is the latest company to benefit from an ongoing recovery in demand for nonurgent surgical procedures.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Can Aromatherapy Relax Post-Op Patients?
(MedPage Today) -- Open heart surgery patients reported better sleep and less severe pain after their operation when they inhaled peppermint essence, a small clinical trial suggested.
Among 64 patients who underwent cardiac surgery, mean self... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - August 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Episode 6: Obesity Rx: How to Use New Medications in Clinic Episode 6: Obesity Rx: How to Use New Medications in Clinic
Drs Robert Kushner and obesity pharmacotherapy expert Ania Jastreboff discuss how to use the new obesity medications effectively in clinic, including patient communication, side effects, and more.Medscape (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology InDiscussion Source Type: news
US News Ranks Top Cardiology, Heart Surgery Hospitals US News Ranks Top Cardiology, Heart Surgery Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, and Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, top the list of the top five best hospitals for cardiology.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
