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Anesthesiology News
Stay abreast of the latest evidence-based practices to prevent surgical site infections with the newly updated guidelines, aimed at achieving zero harm in acute care settings.
Anesthesiology October 4th 2023
The New England Journal of Medicine
This study offers valuable insights into the optimal timing for cleft palate surgery in infants, showing a lower risk of velopharyngeal insufficiency when surgery is performed at 6 months. Consider this data when planning surgical interventions and advising parents.
Otolaryngology September 7th 2023
Recent phase 2 trials have explored VX-548, a selective inhibitor of NaV1.8, in managing acute post-surgical pain. Dive deeper into the study’s findings and its implications for pain management.
Neurology August 8th 2023
MDLinx
Not all plastic surgeries can be reversed, and even when possible, reversals aren’t guaranteed. The Brazilian Butt Lift is an example of one surgery that appears to be going out to style. Similarly, the acceleration of surgeries for body dysmorphic disorder opens other reversal questions.
Family Medicine/General Practice May 2nd 2023
ACP Internist
Along with other physical findings, this patient shows decreased testicular volume. Review the other findings and determine your next best step for evaluating this patient.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism March 8th 2023
Healthgrades for Professionals
These specialties had the highest proportion of doctors still making student loan payments, per the 2022 Medscape report: Emergency Medicine (31%) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (31%) Pediatrics (31%) Neurology (28%) Otolaryngology (28%) Family Medicine (28%) For the least debt-burdened: Pulmonary Medicine (10%) Public Health & Preventive Medicine (11%) Rheumatology (12%) Diabetes & Endocrinology (15%) Dermatology (16%) Cardiology (16%)
Allergy & Immunology December 5th 2022