Latest Surgery News
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In an executive summary of an American Society for Radiation Oncology clinical practice guideline, published online Dec. 9 in Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy for basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Perioperative Heart Attack
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Active cannabis use disorder is associated with an increased perioperative risk of myocardial infarction, according to a study published in the December issue of Anesthesiology.
Reconstructive Surgery International Trips Are Cost Effective and Sustainable
by modernClinician Editorial Team
International trips for specialty plastic surgeries can be cost-effective or very cost-effective for several conditions, according to a study published in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Hydrogel-Based Dermal Regenerative Template Shows Promise in Wound Reconstruction
Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years
Collagen Supplements Beneficial for Dermal, Bone, Musculoskeletal Health
Proportion of Minority Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery Increasing
Implant, Patient Survival Do Not Differ for Robotic and Conventional Total Joint Replacement
Physical Therapist-Supervised Exercise Improves Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
Early Complications Common in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients
PET/MRI Offers Diagnostic, Prognostic Value in Pediatric Epilepsy