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Opioid reduction works after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
VANCOUVER – Two randomized trials show a reduction in prescribed opiates decreases postoperative usage with no loss...
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Surgical staging improves cervical cancer outcomes
VANCOUVER – Surgical staging outperforms CT scans, but a key question remains.
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Storytelling tool can assist elderly in the ICU
SAN FRANCISCO – A graphic-based framework tool helps track best-and worst-case scenarios for elderly patients in the...
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Prescribing guide recommends fewer opioids after colorectal surgery
SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts analyzed postoperative colorectal surgery opioid use and come up with a guide for...
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One in five chest tube placements/removals goes awry
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of 14 trauma centers shows that it’s past time to make quality improvements.
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Lung cancer screening, early diagnosis still lower among blacks, Hispanics
San Francisco – Even after implementation of National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, blacks, Asians, and Hispanics less often receive...
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In rectal cancer, fragmented care linked to lower survival
SAN FRANCISCO – Splitting surgery and radiotherapy between different centers was associated with lower survival
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One third of CVD disease in black adults linked to hypertension
A large analysis suggests intervention throughout all ages could have substantial impact.
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New drug improves sex drive, at least on paper
Injectable improves sexual satisfaction scores, but its clinical impact is hard to discern.
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New mechanisms, therapies for acne considered
SEATTLE – Inflammation is a constant, and it’s never too late to reduce scarring.
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Adjunctive therapy is among the roles for topical agents in psoriasis
SEATTLE – Topical agents have a place when a patient is doing well on treatment with a biologic, but is not responding completely
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Treating AKs with PDT, other options
SEATTLE – A study comparing nanoemulsion of ALA and MAL found the nanoemulsion to be superior in achieving complete resolution of all lesions at...