Several concerns have been raised regarding use of proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease after a sleeve gastrectomy. In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate factors...
Previous research has demonstrated an association between obesity, depression, and night eating syndrome. However, less is known about the impact of bariatric surgery on night eating syndrome. In a recent...
The effects of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery on long-term mortality risk are not well understood. In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate this relationship further.
In a recent study, researcher sought to determine if sildenafil-coated stents could prevent blood clotting and re-narrowing of arteries following stent implantation.
Acute kidney injury after primary percutaneous coronary intervention is often thought to be caused by exposure to contrast material post-surgery. However, other factors could contribute to acute kidney...
Researchers evaluated the survival rates of surgical ICU patients who required 7 or more days of continuous renal replacement therapy. To see the results, including which patient populations were studied,...
The ACR and the AAHKS have released new guidelines on the management of antirheumatic medications in patients with rheumatic disease undergoing elective total knee or hip arthroplasty.
Researchers investigated the association between the amount of percutaneous coronary interventions performed by operators per year and rates of in-hospital mortality. To read the results, including which...
A recent study investigated prescription opioid use in patients who had undergone bariatric surgery during the years following weight-loss surgery. To see the results, including the risk factors for...
