Novel surgical procedure prevents recurrence of congenital trachea defect, multiple operations: Study Written By Medha Baranwal3 May 2021 4:48 AM ISTBoston, MA: A surgical procedure for the treatment of recurrent TEFs incorporating posterior tracheopexy and rotational esophagoplasty is highly...
Month long course of VTE prophylaxis post-discharge improves outcomes, finds panel Written By Hina Zahid1 May 2021 8:15 AM ISTBoston, MA - A new set of guidelines, developed by AATS and ESTS (European Society for Thoracic Surgery) presented today at the AATS 101st Annual...
Femoral Arterial Cannulation Provides Excellent Results for Aortic Dissection Repair Written By MD Bureau30 April 2021 9:00 AM ISTAcute dissection of the ascending aorta is a lethal disease that requires prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention. It is the most common and...
IV use of tranexamic acid not linked to thromboembolism risk: Study Written By Medha Baranwal29 April 2021 1:04 AM ISTGermany: IV administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) does not increase the risk of thromboembolism, irrespective of dosing, according to a recent...
Coblation cryptolysis safe, effective for treatment of tonsil caseum-induced halitosis: Study Written By Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 9:27 PM ISTTurkey: Coblation crptolysis is a safe, effective, complication-less, minimally invasive, and practical alternative method for the treatment of...
Bariatric surgery lowers death risk in diabetics: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 9:26 PM ISTCanada: Bariatric surgery may lower the risk of death and diabetes-specific cardiac and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe...
Weight loss Surgery reduces Intracranial pressure and blindness risk in IIH Written By Hina Zahid28 April 2021 8:30 AM ISTWeight loss surgery is more effective than dieting to reduce brain pressure that can cause blindness in patients with a neurological condition, finds...
Tranexamic acid plus uterotonic agents significantly reduce postpartum blood loss: NEJM Written By Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 8:15 AM ISTUSA: Tranexamic acid treatment in women who underwent cesarean delivery and received uterotonic agents significantly reduced blood loss greater than...
Increase in perforated appendicitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic quarantine, Study says Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan27 April 2021 7:45 AM ISTResearchers have recently retrospectively analyzed that there was an overall increased rate of perforated appendicitis seen during quarantine period...
Portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery rare but lethal: Study Written By Medha Baranwal26 April 2021 10:30 AM ISTChina: The incidence of portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery is rare but can be potentially lethal, finds a recent review in the...
Peripheral nerve stimulation may reduce pain and opioid need after orthopedic surgery: Study Written By Medha Baranwal22 April 2021 7:15 AM ISTUSA: Postoperative percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PPNS) after ambulatory orthopedic surgery reduced pain and opioid requirements without...
Use of intravenous tranexamic acid not linked to thromboembolic events: JAMA Written By Dr Satabdi Saha21 April 2021 5:00 PM ISTTranexamic acid (TXA) is an efficient antifibrinolytic agent; however, concerns remain about the potential adverse effects, particularly vascular...
