What Surgery Works Best for Arthritic Ankles?
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis have two surgical options to restore their quality of life, and the good news is a new study shows both have good outcomes.Deciding which one is better depends on t…
Learn MoreParkinsonism, Parkinson Disease Risk Up With Bilateral Oophorectomy Before 43
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Premenopausal women who undergo bilateral oophorectomy before age 43 years have an increased risk for parkinsonism and Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Network Open…
Learn MoreLeg Artery Disease Can Lead to Amputation, But a Surgery May Help Prevent That
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Doctors know a lot about the best ways to treat heart attacks and strokes, but until now they really didn’t have this kind of information for peripheral artery disease (PAD).Affecting as many as 10 million p…
Learn MoreAHA: Strategies Compared for Treating Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), an initial strategy of surgical revascularization is better than endovascular therapy for those with a single segment of great saphenous vein that co…
Learn MoreIs Surgery Always Necessary for Folks With Chronic Angina?
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks suffering chest pain from clogged arteries appear to have some true flexibility in choosing the medical care that’s right for them, researchers report.That’s because their overall risk of death is about t…
Learn MoreElectroacupuncture Cuts Risk for Prolonged Postoperative Ileus
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Electroacupuncture (EA) is effective in promoting gastrointestinal function recovery following laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in JAMA Surgery.Yu Wang, …
Learn MoreAntiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Both 10 percent povidone-iodine and aqueous 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate are equally effective for preventing postsurgical infections among patients requiring surgery for open fractures, according to a …
Learn MoreGender Differences Exist for Surgical Practice, Billing, Coding
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Billing and coding practices can, in part, account for income differences between male and female plastic surgeons, according to a study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Lo…
Learn MoreLa junta médica de Florida podría prohibir la atención de afirmación de género para los menores transgénero
LUNES, 31 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los menores transgénero de Florida están ahora un paso más cerca a no poder obtener atención médica para afirmar su género.En un acalorado debate del viernes, la Junta de Medicina de Florida votó para c…
Learn MoreAmerican College of Surgeons, Oct. 16-20
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, medical experts, allied health professionals, and administrators. The conference inc…
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