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Better than dialysis? Artificial kidney could be the future
We see it initially as a bridge to transplantation, or as a better option than dialysis for those who will never get a transplant.
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A1c not linked to postop complications in kids with diabetes
There is no guidance on the level of elevated A1c that should prompt consideration of delaying surgery.
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Continuous glucose monitoring might help in managing postoperative hypoglycemia
“After a detailed diagnosis, CGM devices can be a helpful tool to assess dietary patterns and make modifications that could reduce the severity of...
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New guidelines for laser treatment of cutaneous vascular anomalies
The guideline details 32 best practice directives for various scenarios.
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AAP issues guidance on inguinal hernias
Among the findings is that laparoscopic surgery, which is increasingly popular for the hernias, is a safe and effective option.
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Girls with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have lower survival rates
“Although racial and ethnic outcome disparities have been documented in CDH, disparities between males and females are not well known.”
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Hold Ozempic before surgery to optimize patient safety?
“It’s a really hot issue now. We are getting emails from our members looking for guidance.”
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Hospital patient catches on fire, highlighting need for prevention
“I do like to emphasize that it’s rare. But I’d like to see us reduce this until it’s zero.”
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Survival similar with hearts donated after circulatory or brain death
“This should enable many more heart transplants to take place and for us to be able to cast the net further and wider for donors.”
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Weight-control surgery surging among children and teens, report says
Metabolic and bariatric surgeries have been on the rise among youths aged 10-19 since 2016.
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First in utero cerebrovascular surgery success
“At 6 weeks, the infant is progressing remarkably well, on no medications, eating normally, gaining weight and is back home.”