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Racial Disparities Seen for Cost of Unplanned Care After Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – While race is not a significant predictor of unplanned hospital visits after breast reconstruction surgery, racial minorities bear a higher cost burden than White breast...
Enforcing BMI Cutoffs for Shoulder Joint Surgery Could Exacerbate Disparities
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – Enforcing body mass index (BMI) cutoffs for access to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) may limit the procedure for female or Black patients across all BMI cutoffs,...
Hip Replacements No Riskier for Folks Living With HIV
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – Hip replacement surgery is safe for HIV patients, a new study shows. Some surgeons are reluctant to perform total hip replacement surgery on patients with HIV or AIDS,...
Total Hip Arthroplasty Safe for HIV-Positive Patients
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – HIV-positive patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) do not have an increased risk for complications, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal...
Too Many Pancreatic Cancer Patients Not Offered Surgery
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – Surgery is underutilized for the treatment of resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in Texas, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Surgical...
Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests. Researchers found that metformin – a drug that has been...
With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is seeking new rules to push insurance companies to increase coverage of mental health treatment. The new...
Use of Manometer Can Reduce Endotracheal Tube Cuff Overinflation
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – Provider education on use of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff overinflation can reduce overinflation and related complications, according to a study presented at the annual...
Initiating Patient-Controlled Epidural in OR Beneficial for Pain Control
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – Initiating patient-controlled epidural anesthesia (PCEA) infusion in the operating room (OR) may improve pain control, according to a study presented at the annual American...
Few Surgeon-Scientists Continue to Receive NIH Funding After Training
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 – Surgery trainees who obtain National Institutes of Health (NIH) F32 grants during training are less likely to receive any form of NIH funding in the future compared with...
Models Can Predict Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – Preoperative and postoperative models are highly accurate for predicting breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA...
Strong Marijuana Habit Could Raise Odds for Complications During Surgery
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – Using marijuana regularly might increase the risk for complications during and after surgery, and doctors should address this when planning operations, a new study suggests....
Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training May Be Beneficial
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – Preoperative high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be beneficial for adults undergoing major surgery, according to a review published online June 30 in JAMA Network...
New Bionic Hand Implant Allows Control of All Fingers
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 – A multinational team of engineers and surgeons has developed a bionic hand with a high level of function in every finger – a significant advance for amputees. The team,...
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Perioperative Complications
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – For adults undergoing major surgery, cannabis use disorder is associated with a modest increased risk for perioperative mortality and morbidity, according to a study...
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