Simple Flow Chart Decreases Use of Blood Transfusions
Up to 90% of patients who undergo total hip or knee replacement receive blood products, despite safety concerns and overuse of blood components.Journal WatchPhysician-authored summaries and commentaryfrom the publishers of the New England Journalof Medicine
Medscape Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Liposuction Does Not Improve Metabolic Abnormalities Linked to Obesity
The investigators conclude that decreasing adipose tissue mass alone will not achieve the metabolic benefits of weight loss.Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclay
Medscape Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Methemoglobinemia Linked to Topical Benzocaine Use
A review of adverse events reported to the FDA revealed that methemoglobinemia is an important and potentially serious complication of this local anesthetic. (CME)Medscape Medical News
Medscape Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Surgery, June 2004
Learn about new research on laparoscopically assisted and open colectomy for colon cancer, why few patients with NSCLC respond to gefitinib, and more.Medscape Surgery
Medscape Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, and Bret A. Lashner, MD, provide in-depth clinical updates on the latest issues in IBD, based on select sessions at DDW 2004. (CME)
Medscape Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Select Topics in GI Oncology -- Issues in CRC and Applications of EMR
Douglas K. Rex, MD, and Charles J. Lightdale, MD, provide in-depth clinical overviews on current concepts in GI oncology, as presented at DDW 2004. (CME)
Medscape Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Laparoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia
The procedure of choice for idiopathic esophageal achalasia.ACS Surgery: Principles & Practice
Medscape Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Which Type of Hernia Repair is Best?
Although somewhat less postoperative pain was reported after laparoscopic repair, severe complications and recurrent hernia were more likely to occur in the laparoscopic group.Journal WatchPhysician-authored summaries and commentaryfrom the publishers of the New England Journalof Medicine
Medscape Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
24th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
Debates on selective bowel decontamination and crystalloids vs colloids from the 2004 ISICEM meeting.Medscape Medical News
Medscape Fri, 11 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Adenotonsillectomy Helps At-Risk Preschoolers With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study underscores potential value of outreach screening programs to detect sleep-disordered breathing in low-income preschoolers who could benefit from the surgery. Medscape Medical News
Medscape Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis and Early Stent Placement Effective for Iliofemoral DVT
New treatment approach offers shorter infusion times and doses, fewer bleeding complications.Medscape Medical News
Medscape Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT
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