General Surgery
From the Journals
Study examines POEM learning curve
The typical learning curve was 100 cases.
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MI risk prediction after noncardiac surgery simplified
ORLANDO – Three conventional cardiovascular risk factors tell the tale.
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Magnetic LES augmentation for Barrett’s regression debated
A better solution?
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Fundoplication works best for true PPI-refractory heartburn
Careful work-up rules out 79% of presumed PPI-refractory heartburn cases, but for the remaining 21% with true disease, fundoplication works best...
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Malnourished U.S. inpatients often go untreated
Malnourishment is seldom flagged or treated in patients admitted to the hospital.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues recommendations to avoid surgical fires
The FDA warned about the safe use of medical devices and products that may increase the risk of surgical fires.
From the Journals
Bezafibrate shows promise as second-line option for PBC
Approximately one-third of those who took bezafibrate had normal biomarkers after 24 months
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Percutaneous procedure gives alternative to anticoagulation for portal vein thrombosis
WASHINGTON – A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt is a feasible alternative to long-term anticoagulation for treating patients with...
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Opioids still overprescribed for postop pain management
Excessive opioid prescriptions can lead to waste and misuse.
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Postop delirium management proposed as hospital performance measure
Delirium rates varied across hospitals.
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MDR Candida auris is on the move
MADRID - C. auris made its first appearance in Spain 2 years ago, and infection control specialists are still struggling to eradicate it.