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A photo of a man reading a brochure about bariatric surgery.

Patient Who Had No Luck With GLP-1 Drugs Found Success With Surgery

It took 2 years of insurance rigamarole, but 3 months post-op, she's lost 66 pounds

A photo of a male surgeon scrubbing up before surgery.

Bariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 Drugs

However, many expect demand to come back eventually

FDA APPROVED Acellular tissue engineered vessel (Symvess) over a computer rendering of a bleeding artery.

FDA OKs Bioengineered Vessel to Reduce Limb Amputations After Vascular Trauma

Off-the-shelf product indicated for cases where autologous vein harvesting is not an option

AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

Telehealth Pathway for IBD Surgery Expanded Access to Care in Small Study

Conducting pre-op and post-op visits via telemedicine saved patients thousands of driving miles

A close up photo of a buzz wire game.

Surgeons Best at Dexterity Game, but They Swear More

Swearing may be a coping mechanism for high-pressure situations

Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Back Trouble, Brain Fog Bothered Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Posts Show

Reddit posts reference a spinal condition called spondylolisthesis

SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

No Apparent Harm From Omitting Lymph Node Dissection in Selected Breast Cancers

Nearly identical 5-year outcomes with no surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy

SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

Risk-Reducing Surgery May Benefit BRCA Carriers With Early-Onset Breast Cancer

Lower rates of mortality and cancer recurrence with mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy

SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

Skip Surgery for DCIS in Favor of Active Monitoring?

No invasive cancer increase at 2 years, but editorialists say data don't back active monitoring

A photo of a male physician filling out a form across from his patient.

Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

A photo of Anthem corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Reverses Decision to Put a Time Limit on Anesthesia

Change comes after widespread outcry

Doctors performing colonic resection surgery.

Lidocaine Fails to Speed Up Gut Function Recovery After Colonic Surgery

Absence of gut function recovery is the primary reason for extended hospital stays

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Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery?

A conversation with bariatric surgeon Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD

A photo of Marty Makary, MD, MPH.

Trump's FDA Pick Is 番茄社区app's Former Top Editor

Marty Makary has made a name for himself challenging the medical establishment

A photo of a man鈥檚 blue rubber gloved hand operating the flow control of an IV bag with an out of focus patient in the backgr

Anesthesiologist Gets 190 Years for Tampering With IV Bags Used in Surgeries

One death and several cardiac emergencies linked to Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr.'s actions

A photo of an injection pen.

GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

A photo of a bag of IV fluid lying on a stainless tray.

Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration

Crisis expected to last a long time, according to one expert

A photo of surgeons performing lumbar spine surgery.

Surgeons Billed $2 Billion for Unnecessary Spine Surgeries: Report

Lown Institute names hospitals, states with high rates of overuse

A photo of a man being helped by a female healthcare worker following radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

Older Men Increasingly Overtreated for Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests

VA analysis finds men with limited life expectancy still getting aggressive treatment

A close up photo of a needle of a semaglutide injection pen.

FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

FDA ADCOMM ProSense cryoablation system over a computer rendering of the device freezing a breast tumor.

FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery

ProSense device would be indicated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for some low-risk patients

A photo of radiologists preparing a linear accelerator.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Associated With Long-Term Complications

Researchers say inadequate understanding of risks may lead patients to regret treatment decisions

A computer rendering of an android in a white doctor鈥檚 coat holding a tablet.

The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

A photo of surgeons performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years

Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show

A photo of a patient's perspective of an anesthesiologist lowering a mask.

ASA Advises No Longer Holding GLP-1 Agents Prior to Surgery for Most Patients

New guidance replaces earlier rec of a 1-week and 1-day hold of injectable and oral GLP-1 agents

A photo of Brian H. Williams, MD, and the cover of is book The Bodies Keep Coming.

I'm a Black Trauma Surgeon. Ending Gun Violence Demands Fighting for Racial Justice.

An excerpt from Williams' book, The Bodies Keep Coming

A photo of UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, North Carolina.

UVA Health Surgeons Sound Alarm on Upcoding

Leaked meeting audio latest development in ongoing strife at health system, medical school

A photo of a female physician checking on a patient in a room crowded with patients on gurneys.

Want to Fix ED Boarding? Try 'Surgical Smoothing,' Expert Says

And no, it doesn't involve doing surgery on the weekends, notes Peter Viccellio, MD

ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests

Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns

A photo of a bag of IV fluids hanging from a pole as seen from a patient鈥檚 perspective.

What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance?

A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this

A photo of the sign outside Baxter International Inc. in Deerfield, Illinois.

IV Fluid Shortage May Impact Surgeries Around the U.S. for Weeks

Hurricane-related damage keeps sterile fluids factory shut down

ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

No X-Ray Proof of Rare Surgical Complication Tied to GLP-1 Agonists

Conundrum of holding meds continues following conflicting reports of aspiration events

ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Case Against Perioperative Beta-Blockers Grows Stronger

Excess postoperative strokes, and accompanying racial disparities, tied to any beta-blocker use

ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Helps Keyhole Surgery, but Not Outcomes Per Se

No impact on safety outcomes after laparoscopic surgery

A photo of surgeons in the operating room.

Are Surgical Outcomes Better With MDs or DOs?

Medicare claims analysis finds no differences in death, readmissions, and length of stay

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Serena Williams' Surgery; Moderna Sued Over COVID Vax; Brighter Nights and Mortality

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

A photo of a female physiotherapist leading a man through knee exercises in a gym.

Witnesses in OR Give Harrowing Account of Spleen Surgery Gone Wrong

Florida health department issued an emergency license suspension for Thomas Shaknovsky, DO

A photo of male and female healthcare workers performing an endoscopy on a female patient.

Food Retention Risk Low for GLP-1 Users When Endoscopy Is Combined With Colonoscopy

Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study

A photo of surgeons performing a hysterectomy.

Younger Patients Have More Regrets About Hysterectomy

Survey indicates persistent pain and re-intervention may play a role

A photo of surgeons performing robotically assisted bariatric surgery.

Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

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