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Children with Long-Term Conditions Could Benefit from CBT

News May 24, 2019

Children and young people with long-term medical conditions who are suffering mental health issues could benefit from receiving cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), say UK investigators.
Hospital Staff Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Patients

News May 23, 2019
Chancellor Stands by Controversial NHS Pensions Taper

News May 22, 2019

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DDW 2019

Surgical Teamwork Essential, Underappreciated

Medscape Medical News May 20, 2019

Surgical teams are more successful when they have experienced nurses and scrubs working together, but general surgeons are too often working without the support they need, according to new research.
Surgery or 'Watch and Wait' for Patients With Diverticulitis?

Medscape General Surgery May 17, 2019
Skipping Surgery for HER2+ Breast Cancer: Which Patients?

Medscape Medical News May 8, 2019

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EuroPCR 2019

REVELATION: Drug-Coated Balloons Entices in Select STEMI

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019
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FDA Issues Class l Recall of Three Blood Test Analyzers

News Alerts May 23, 2019
EuroPCR 2019

PCR Stands Firm Behind Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in PAD

Medscape Medical News May 22, 2019
EuroPCR 2019

Tricuspid Regurgitation Clipping Takes Promising First Step

Medscape Medical News May 22, 2019
Many Reconstructive-Surgery Missions Lack Adequate Follow-Up, Outcome Data

Reuters Health Information May 22, 2019
Gastric Bypass Ups Fracture Risk, Need for Long-term Management

Medscape Medical News May 22, 2019
New Obesity Care Algorithm Addresses CVD, Diabetes, and Cancer

Medscape Medical News May 22, 2019
Stopping bDMARDs Before RA Hip, Knee Arthroplasty Questioned

Medscape Medical News May 22, 2019

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Surgery or 'Watch and Wait' for Patients With Diverticulitis?

Viewpoint May 17, 2019

Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that reviewed whether patients with troublesome diverticulitis had better outcomes after surgery than with conservative management.
Bowel Prep in Colorectal Surgery--What Is the Best Approach?

Viewpoint May 23, 2019

Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that reviews whether mechanical and antibiotic bowel preparations have any impact on rates of infection and other complications.
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Reduces Limb Pain After Amputation

Viewpoint May 20, 2019
Survivor Says Andes Plane Crash Called Him to Save Lives

Expert Interview May 20, 2019

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Breast Reconstruction With Integrated vs Remote Expanders

ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery May 23, 2019
Malpractice Claims in Benign Biliary Disease Surgery

Annals of Surgery May 21, 2019
A Novel Approach to Neuraxial Anesthesia Using Ultrasound

BMC Anesthesiology May 21, 2019
Perioperative Fluid Therapy for Major Surgery

Anesthesiology May 16, 2019
Reducing Need for Rescue Antiemetics in High-Risk Patients

Anesthesia & Analgesia May 16, 2019
Reversal of Cushing Pigmentation by Sunitinib

Journal of the Endocrine Society May 16, 2019

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Physician Groups Decry Plan to Reverse Transgender Protections

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019

Transgender individuals already are reluctant to seek care because of fears of discrimination, according to a recent survey.
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News Alerts May 24, 2019
As ER Wait Times Grow, More Patients Leave Against Medical Advice

Kaiser Health News May 24, 2019
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Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019

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