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Newborn Myocarditis Cluster; Mexican Surgery Infections; Overdose Deaths Plateau

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 18, 2023
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Negative Effects of Trauma May Persist for Decades After the Incident

Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins

May 17, 2023
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Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?

After nearly a year of having hiccups, the athlete is seeking treatment

May 15, 2023
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Rates of Late, Major Surgeries

Magnitude of the risk is "striking," editorialists say

May 14, 2023
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Palliative Care No Boon for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Cancer

Quality of life similar to those getting usual care

May 10, 2023
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Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

May 03, 2023
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Upfront Systemic Therapy, Deferred Surgery Pass Muster in Advanced Kidney Cancer

Two studies suggest no harm from deferred cytoreduction, potential benefits of immunotherapy

May 02, 2023
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Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery More Effective Than Lifestyle Change for NASH

Roux-en-Y bypass or sleeve gastrectomy resolved NASH without exacerbating liver fibrosis

Apr 26, 2023
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Small Towns Edge Out Big Cities in Firearm Death Rates, Study Shows

Variance mostly due to increase in gun suicides in rural counties

Apr 26, 2023
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HIPEC With Mitomycin C Reduces Locoregional Recurrence in High-Risk Colon Cancer

No increase in adverse events or toxicity versus surgery alone

Apr 26, 2023
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Lose Weight, Gain Huge Debt: 300 Bariatric Surgery Patients Sued by Provider

A closer look at the rising number of lawsuits in New York

Apr 22, 2023
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Bone Density Loss Seen After Bariatric Surgery in Teens

Weight-bearing activity post-surgery is key, researchers say

Apr 19, 2023
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Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Led to QOL Benefits, Fewer Recurrences

Better outcomes with elective sigmoid resection over conservative treatment

Apr 19, 2023
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Will Obesity Drugs Change the Bariatric Surgery Landscape?

The two approaches can fit together in practice, but questions remain

Apr 18, 2023
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