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Sleep apnea treatment may reduce risk of epileptic seizures
WASHINGTON – Data support sleep apnea screening in patients with epilepsy.
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Large database analysis suggests safety of bariatric surgery in seniors
The risk may be considered acceptable in relation to the potential health benefits.
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Large database analysis suggests safety of bariatric surgery in seniors
The risk may be considered acceptable in relation to the potential health benefits.
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Gastrectomy mortality risk increased fivefold with same-day discharge
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Death comes a-calling when patients go home on the same day they underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
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ED visits after bariatric surgery may be difficult to reduce
Even though they may not need to, many bariatric surgery patients go to the ED soon after their procedure, a finding that may speak to the...
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Psych evaluation identifies bariatric surgery patients who do less well
Bariatric surgery is an emotional ordeal and psychological testing prior to the event can flag those who may need more support once the deed is...
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Chronicity of obesity provides rationale for physician-surgeon collaboration
The phenotype of any one case of obesity is like a fingerprint that should guide therapeutic choices.
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Weight recidivism after bariatric surgery: What constitutes failure?
People regain weight after bariatric surgery at an alarming rate, but the problem may be “obsolete” weight thresholds.
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Eliminating patient-controlled analgesia accelerates discharge after bariatric surgery
Study results suggest opioids may be largely avoided during recovery from bariatric surgery without any real disadvantages.
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No benefit found in pre-bariatric surgery weight loss programs
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – Many third-party payers require candidates for bariatric surgery to complete weight loss programs in order to qualify for...
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Seven years after bariatric surgery, more than 40% still off insulin
Insulin-dependent patients see long term benefits from bariatric surgery.
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Weight recidivism after bariatric surgery: What constitutes failure?
People regain weight after bariatric surgery at an alarming rate, but the problem may be “obsolete” weight thresholds.
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Hep C screening falling short in neonatal abstinence syndrome infants
SAN DIEGO – Screening message needs to be broadcast.
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Staph bloodstream infection algorithm shortens treatment course
SAN DIEGO - Average antibiotic duration was shortened by almost 2 days.
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CDC data show decline in some hospital-acquired infections
SAN DIEGO - Reduced use of urinary catheters and central lines appears to be having an effect in controlling some HAIs.