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Pulmonary hypertension linked to complications after head and neck procedures
February 1, 2019
SAN DIEGO – The odds of in-hospital mortality were not significantly different for those with PHTN.
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Risk models fail to predict lower-GI bleeding outcomes
January 31, 2019
Seven complex clinical risk stratification models did not do as well.
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No change in postoperative pain with restrictive opioid protocol
December 27, 2018
The implementation of an ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing protocol after gynecologic surgery was associated with significant declines in opioid use.
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FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion
December 20, 2018
The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection.
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Overprescribing opioids leads to higher levels of consumption
November 27, 2018
The study findings have troubling implications for opioid abuse among surgical patients.
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All patients with VTE have a high risk of recurrence
November 20, 2018
Researchers suggest rethinking categorization of patients with incident venous thromboembolism.
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Preop anemia management saves blood, costs
November 14, 2018
BOSTON – Managing anemia prior to cardiac surgery saved a hospital more than $100,000 in transfusion costs in a pilot program.
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How to slash colorectal surgery infection rates
November 12, 2018
BOSTON – Change perioperative routines.
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Surgical repair of hip fractures in nursing home patients
November 8, 2018
Does surgical repair of hip fractures in nursing home residents with advanced dementia reduce adverse outcomes?
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Rapid bacterial testing of platelets saves money, reduces waste
October 30, 2018
BOSTON – Annual costs savings approached $89,000 and fewer units of platelets were discarded because of expiration.
