Surgical Management of Marjolin Ulcer With ALT Free Flap Surgical Management of Marjolin Ulcer With ALT Free Flap
This article describes the use of the anterolateral thigh free flap for repairing defects after Marjolin ulcer resection.Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Study Throws Shade on Cost, Benefits of Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- Laser-assisted cataract surgery failed to pass a cost-effectiveness test versus standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery (PCS), data from the randomized FEMCAT trial showed. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery ... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 20, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License
(MedPage Today) -- An Ohio plastic surgeon who livestreamed procedures on TikTok, and who at least 11 patients say caused severe complications from treatment at her clinic and rehab center, is fighting to keep her medical license in hearings this... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Newborn Myocarditis Cluster; Mexican Surgery Infections; Overdose Deaths Plateau
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require subscriptions. Due to enterovirus infections, there has been a cluster of severe myocarditis among newborns in Wales and England. (Telegraph) The World Meteorological Organization said that... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery 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

Calciphylaxis and Skin Ulcers Calciphylaxis and Skin Ulcers
Calciphylaxis is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose and manage. How was this case successfully treated?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Meticulous Slicing No Better Than Stenting at Axing Feared TAVR Complication
(MedPage Today) -- PARIS -- To mitigate the risk of acute coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), chimney stenting and electrosurgical leaflet laceration performed similarly -- albeit each with its unique... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 16, 2023 Category: Surgery 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

Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. Former baseball and football star Bo Jackson has had the hiccups for... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Experts Outline Strategies for Boosting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease
(MedPage Today) -- Physicians and advocates explored ways to improve access to clinical trials, dialysis, and transplants for racial and ethnic minorities with chronic kidney disease during a webinar hosted by U.S. News & World Report and sponsored... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

What Caused Visual Disturbance in Kidney Transplant Patient?
(MedPage Today) -- Genetic testing identified PAX2 gene variant (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Pilonidal Disease of the Anterior Perineum Pilonidal Disease of the Anterior Perineum
This report presents an unusual case of pilonidal disease with involvement of the anterior perineum. What are the surgical options for this atypical presentation?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Rounding in Country Music Helped This Doctor Find Balance Rounding in Country Music Helped This Doctor Find Balance
A busy medical practice causes many to drop their hobbies, but this cardiologist kept playing music -- and he and his patients were all the better for it.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news