Latest Surgery News
Novel Breast Imaging Technique Might Cut Unnecessary Biopsies
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A novel technique, quantitative three-compartment breast image analysis of dual-energy mammography combined with mammography radiomics, could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Radiology.
Radical Prostatectomy Has Lasting Benefit for Localized Cancer
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Men with localized prostate cancer benefit from radical prostatectomy, with a mean of 2.9 years gained, according to a study published in the Dec. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Negative Attitudes Reported Toward Weight-Loss Surgery
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A large proportion of the U.S. population seems to have negative attitudes toward weight-loss surgery, according to a research letter published online Dec. 12 in JAMA Surgery.
Considerable Morbidity, Mortality Due to Animal Encounters
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Morbidity, mortality, and health care costs due to animal encounters are considerable in the United States, according to a study published in the January issue of Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.
Past Blast Exposure Tied to Long-Term Chronic Medical Diagnoses in Veterans
Mortality in Injured Children Linked to Higher SBP Thresholds Than Those That Define Hypotension
Extreme Heat Linked to 33 Clinically Reportable Diagnoses
ADHD Poses Additional Concussion Challenges for Athletes
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