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Septoplasty Effective for Nasal Obstruction Linked to Deviated Septum
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – For adults with nasal obstruction associated with a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty is a more effective intervention than a defined medical management regimen, according...
Breast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after...
Black Patients 42% More Likely to Die After High-Risk Surgery Than White Patients
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – High-risk surgeries are more deadly for Black and Hispanic Americans than for their white counterparts, new research reveals. The study, of more than 1 million procedures...
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sep. 30-Oct. 4
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was held in Nashville, Tennessee, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 and attracted approximately 5,000 participants from around...
Postoperative Cognitive Issues Common Among Middle-Aged Surgery Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Subjective cognitive and short-term memory impairment within 12 months of cardiac or noncardiac surgery are common among middle-aged surgery patients, according to a study...
Teen Surgery-Linked Opioid Prescription Rates Stable From 2015 to 2020
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 – For U.S. adolescents, there was a decrease in opioid prescription rates from 2015 to 2020 for nonsurgical indications, but opioid prescription rates associated with surgery...
Shorter Course of Radiation May Be Safe for Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – Breast cancer patients who undergo a mastectomy can probably benefit from a shorter course of more intense radiation therapy, a new study indicates. Hypofractionated...
Women Give High Marks to Breast Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissue
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Women who have breast reconstruction using their own tissue instead of implants ma be more satisfied with the results, new research shows. "The findings were unexpected, since ...
Surgeons Seeing More 'Mutilating' Hand Injuries With New Utility Terrain Vehicles
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – A popular type of off-road vehicle known as a “side-by-side” has been linked to high rates of severe hand injuries, according to a new study. Side-by-sides are utility ter...
Preferred Breast Reconstruction Method Tied to Varying Attributes
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Women considering breast reconstruction preferentially value different attributes of their treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Surgery. Ronnie L....
Brains of Patients With Post-Op Delirium Could Be More Vulnerable
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Delirium is common after older patients have surgery and can cause serious complications and distress, but its cause has been a mystery. New research has found that patients...
More Progress Seen in Female Versus Minority Leadership Diversity in Medicine
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Some specialties have made significant improvements in academic medial leadership diversity since 2007, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network...
Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain
SUNDAY, Sept. 10, 2023 – When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind. An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely. “Pain can inhibit recovery, but ...
Opioid-Free Discharge Feasible After Pancreatectomy
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Opioid-free discharge is feasible after pancreatic surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JAMA Surgery. Artem Boyev, D.O., from The University of Texas...
In-Hospital Adverse Events Similar for Haloperidol, Atypical Antipsychotics
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – For older patients without psychiatric disorders prescribed oral antipsychotic drugs after major surgery, the risks for in-hospital adverse events are comparable for...
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