Elderly Patients May Be Less Likely to be Taken to a Trauma Center by EMS Personnel
Emergency medical services (EMS) providers may be less likely to transport elderly patients to a trauma center, according to the results of a retrospective analysis reported in the August issue of Archives of Surgery.
Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease in most patients before clinical evidence emerges. These findings come from a study by researchers at the University of Southern California, published in the July issue of the Journal of […]
Combination of Severe Depression and Antidepressant Use Impairs Driving Ability
A combination of severe depression and antidepressant use may impair driving ability, new research suggests. In a study presented here at the American Psychological Association 116th Annual Convention, researchers from the University of North Dakota found individuals with severe depression who were taking antidepressants had reduced concentration and slower reaction times behind the wheel than […]
Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Be Safe, Effective for Facial Rhytids
Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing is a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytidosis and solar aging, according to the results of a retrospective case series reported in the July/August issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Recurrence Rare After Prostatectomy of Organ-Confined, Lower Grade Cancer
Men with organ-confined prostate cancer and a Gleason score of 6 or less very rarely have local or biochemical recurrence of disease 5 years after prostatectomy, according to study findings appearing in the July issue of Urology.
Attrition Rate Higher Among Older Surgery Residents
Nonacademic factors more strongly predict attrition than do than academic variables among surgery residents, according to findings reported in the July issue of the Archives of Surgery.
Report From the Front Lines: Study Probes Anesthesia Providers’ Role
Report From the Front Lines: Study Probes Anesthesia Providers’ Role in Improving Combat-Related Outcomes A study published in the July issue of the Journal Anesthesiology could be the impetus behind future prospective research exploring the hugely untapped potential of anesthesia providers (i.e., anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists) to improve outcomes in wounded military personnel.
New Study Finds Oral Cannabis Ineffective in Treating Acute Pain
A study published in the July issue of the Journal Anesthesiology discovered that oral cannabis (a form of medical marijuana) not only failed to alleviate certain types of pain in human volunteers but, surprisingly, it instead caused increased sensitivity to some forms of pain.
Psychiatrists Shift Away From Providing Psychotherapy
A declining number of office-based psychiatrists in the United States are providing psychotherapy, according to results from a national 10-year survey.
Eradicating H. pylori Reduces Risk for Gastric Cancer Recurrence
A Japanese study of patients with early gastric cancer shows that eradicating the bacteria Helicobacter pylori after surgery greatly reduces the risk of gastric cancer developing again. This adds to data from previous studies showing a causal relation between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer, and supports eradicating H. pylori to prevent gastric cancer, say […]
