18+ hour, 32+ min ago   (239+ words) The key findings of the study were: • Postoperatively, 10 patients (14.3%) showed lateral knee skin swelling with perfusion impairment. • The distance from the center of the perfusion-compromised area to the joint line was 1.9 ± 0.6 cm, and the area of perfusion deficit was 15.0 ± 6.6 cm2; all…...

18+ hour, 46+ min ago   (90+ words) Spain: Researchers have found in a new study that empiric treatment with liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) appears safe in critically ill COVID-19 patients and was not associated with an increased incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). Ten Years to Dapagliflozin…...

18+ hour, 1+ min ago   (300+ words) How can we extend pain control and minimize opioids after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy? A new randomized controlled trial in the European Journal of Medical Research suggests that bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension (BLIS) may be the answer. Study Design: Direct Comparison…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (455+ words) Would you expect nearly 20% of your noncardiac surgical patients to experience significant intraoperative ST-segment changes—even without overt cardiac events? New research in the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia sheds light on the frequency, predictors, and clinical implications of these ECG…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (363+ words) Patients treated with medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia at the time of a severe acute heart attack experienced fewer serious complications from the attack, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. Men likely suffer from more extensive heart…...