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Single-port laparoscopy has few complications but BMI matters
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- Ian Lacy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Single-port laparoscopy has the potential to decrease surgical complications but obese patients have higher risks.
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Concerning rise of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome has U.S. doctors on alert
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Girls and toddlers are at increased risk of this dermatologic disease.
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Clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone fare best on more outcomes for schizophrenia
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
AHRQ review finds supported employment is tied to better outcomes than is usual care.
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Female surgeons are responsible for more work at home
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Women surgeons do more work at home
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FDA panels support two NDAs for buprenorphine subcutaneous injections
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The panelists agree that subcutaneous formulations might help step the opioid epidemic.
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Addressing sexual health with adolescents must be a priority
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Pediatricians paving the path to adulthood by addressing sexual health issues with teens.
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Location matters when it comes to thyroidectomy rates
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Thyroidectomy had greater variation than prostatectomy, which was considered to be the procedure with the greatest regional variation in the U.S...
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Reminder calls to patients improve fecal test response
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Automated phone calls and text messages are the least costly options to implement, yet live reminders may allow staff to address or triage other...
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Reminder calls to patients improve fecal test sample response rates
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
A phone call is all it takes to prevent CRC.
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Insulin pumps associated with lower risk of ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia in kids
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Keep risk low by pumping up insulin.
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CDC: Forty percent of cancers linked to overweight or obesity
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Being overweight or obese was associated with a higher risk of at least 13 cancers.
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FDA approves third indication for onabotulinumtoxinA
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The product is now approved for use in improving the appearance of forehead lines
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Blood donation intervals of 8 weeks safe for most donors
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Ferritin screening may guide intervals for donation.
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FDA approves higher dose brigatinib tablet for advanced ALK+ NSCLC
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
This approval allows patients to follow the approved regimen with a single daily pill.
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Robotic surgery technologies have unique learning curves for trainees
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Robotic-surgery training programs should consider what previous studies have found.