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Transplantation

FDA Approves First Treatment for Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus

12/02/2021

The medication is indicated for adults and children aged 12 years or older weighing at least 35 kg, and few adverse effects were reported in clinical trials.

12/02/2021

Research Summaries

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Improves Continued Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Even After Weight Recurrence

03/22/2024

Jessica Ganga

Researchers sought to determine whether patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity experience continued type 2 diabetes remission.

03/22/2024

Research Summary

Primary Care Shortages Associated With Higher Surgical Emergencies, Complications

03/13/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers compared the rates of elective vs emergency surgery for patients living in primary care shortage areas who had one of three access-sensitive surgical conditions.

03/13/2024

Research Summary

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Before Surgery Reduces Risk of Overdose, Hospitalization

11/07/2023

Jessica Ganga

Researchers evaluated the use of opioid use disorder (OUD) medication prior to surgery in patients with OUD to determine whether the risk of overdose or complications are reduced. The findings of the study...

11/07/2023

Research Summary

Research Summary

Updated Guidelines Address Preoperative Fasting For Elective Procedures

06/22/2023

Jessica Ganga

The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued an updated guideline addressing fasting in patients prior to undergoing an elective procedure.

06/22/2023

Orthopedic Surgery

Tourniquet Use During Total Knee Arthroplasty Reduces Blood Loss

06/30/2022

Researchers compared the use of a tourniquet vs tranexamic acid on individuals undergoing a total knee arthroplasty on the prevention of significant blood loss and the need for a blood transfusion.

06/30/2022

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