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Study: Bariatric surgery offers cost, survival benefits for cirrhosis patients

Editor's Note Bariatric surgery improves survival and appears cost-effective over a decade for patients with obesity and compensated cirrhosis, according to an April 18 report in Healio. The findings, based on an analysis published in JAMA Surgery, suggest that bariatric surgery could fill a crucial gap in care for this…

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By: Matt Danford
April 23, 2025
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Study: GLP-1 drugs heighten risk of gastric residue but not perioperative pulmonary aspiration

Editor's Note Taking GLP-1 receptor agonists before anesthesia increases the risk of residual gastric contents, but evidence is lacking for a corresponding increase in perioperative pulmonary aspiration risk, according research published April 15 in the journal Anaesthesia. The systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed 28 observational studies involving over 466,000 patients…

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By: Matt Danford
April 16, 2025
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Low-cost blood test predicts cardiovascular event risk

Editor's Note A low-cost blood test for troponin, a protein released during heart muscle damage, significantly improves long-term risk prediction for heart attacks and strokes—especially in patients with intermediate cardiovascular risk, according to an April 7 report from News-Medical.Net. The findings, based on a large-scale international study led by the…

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By: Matt Danford
April 11, 2025
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Study: No significant link between GLP-1 drugs, postoperative aspiration pneumonia

Editor's Note Preoperative use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was not significantly associated with an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia or acute respiratory failure after surgery, according to a March 4 report in MedPage Today. The article focuses on a retrospective cohort study of over 366,000 surgical patients found no meaningful…

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By: Matt Danford
March 14, 2025
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Study: Cataract surgery increases diabetic retinopathy progression

Editor's Note Cataract surgery raises the risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a February 24 article in MedPage Today. The article focused on a a retrospective analysis published in the journal Ophthalmology. The study involved a large dataset from the TriNetX research network,…

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By: Matt Danford
March 3, 2025
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Preoperative SGLT2i use does not raise DKA risk in emergency surgery

Editor’s Note Preoperative use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) does not increase the risk of postoperative diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients undergoing emergency surgery, according to a study published February 19 in JAMA Surgery. These findings challenge the current FDA recommendation to withhold SGLT2i medications for at least three…

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By: Matt Danford
February 24, 2025
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Infection control guidelines focus on regional anesthesia, pain management

Editor's Note New infection control recommendations from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) are purportedly the first comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically for regional anesthesia and interventional pain management procedures, such as cortisone injections and drug-delivery implants.   As detailed in the organization’s January 21…

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By: Matt Danford
January 22, 2025
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Expansive study highlights GLP-1 risks, potential beyond weight loss, diabetes treatment

Editor's Note Known for managing Type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also reduce the risks of numerous other conditions, including Alzheimer’s, substance use disorders, and certain cancers, according to an article published in Fortune January 20. Led by the Veterans Affairs St.…

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By: Matt Danford
January 21, 2025
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Study: Racial, gender disparities persist in bariatric surgery

Editor's Note Despite a rise in discussions about bariatric surgery, a retrospective study spanning two decades revealed persistent racial and gender disparities in which patients undergo the procedure. MedPage Today reported the news January 16. The analysis, involving 122,487 patients, showed that only 9.1% with class II obesity or higher…

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By: Matt Danford
January 17, 2025
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Study: GLP-1 drugs reduce surgical complications in diabetes patients

Editor's Note GLP-1 drugs may improve surgical outcomes without increasing risks for diabetic patients, according to a January 7 article in Medical Xpress. The article covers a study published in the Annals of Surgery finding that GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, significantly reduced certain surgical complications in…

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By: Matt Danford
January 9, 2025
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