Surgery
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Bariatric surgery tied to less pregnancy weight gain
The highest proportion of weight gain below recommendations was found in women with normal weight.
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Less is more for axillary surgery in early breast cancer
Women with early breast cancer can safely undergo less extensive axillary surgery because it has no impact on recurrence or mortality rate.
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Hemorrhage-control device holds up in real-world review
Timely use of a new vacuum-induced bleeding control device may improve maternal outcomes.
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Algorithm cuts time to incision in urgent cesarean deliveries
Implementation of a standard algorithm also improved neonatal status based on Apgar scores.
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Energy options in gynecologic surgery
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Surgery approach may improve survival in advanced ovarian cancer
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Five ways to avert a malpractice lawsuit with better EHR techniques
Physicians often assume that if they put a note in the electronic chart, others will look for it, but one expert says it’s far more prudent to...
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Could a malpractice insurer drop you when you need it most?
It’s essential to know what your specific policy’s exclusions are, or you may be surprised to find that your malpractice liability insurance doesn...
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Docs using AI? Some love it, most remain wary
Most medical practices are shying away from tools powered by artificial intelligence, a recent poll shows. Many want more evidence of its accuracy...
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New studies inform best practices for pelvic organ prolapse
Addition of estrogen in apical/uterovaginal prolapse repair showed no benefits; Manchester technique outperforms sacrospinous hysteropexy for...
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Dural-puncture epidural drives faster conversion to cesarean anesthesia
Patients randomized to dural epidural also showed a higher quality of epidural blockade for surgical delivery.