Highlights•Timely copper repletion may yield favorable outcomes in severe copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy.•Review of prior SG and RYGB cases of copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy and their treatments and outcomes.•Neurological complication rates following SG and RYGB reported since 1976.•Reported incidence of copper deficiency between 6 and 24 mo after SG and RYGB.•Recommended laboratory tests for neurological complications following… Continue reading Severe #copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy following laparoscopic sleeve #gastrectomy: A case report and literature review
Category: Surgery
Automatic #robotic doppler #sonography of leg #arteries
PurposeRobot-assisted systems offer an opportunity to support the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of vascular diseases to reduce radiation exposure and support the limited medical staff in vascular medicine. In the diagnosis and follow-up care of vascular pathologies, Doppler ultrasound has become the preferred diagnostic tool. The study presents a robotic system for automatic Doppler ultrasound… Continue reading Automatic #robotic doppler #sonography of leg #arteries
Long-term #cancer outcomes after #bariatric surgery
ObjectiveObesity is associated with increased cancer risk. Because of the substantial and sustained weight loss following bariatric surgery, postsurgical patients are ideal to study the association of weight loss and cancer.MethodsRetrospectively (1982–2019), 21,837 bariatric surgery patients (surgery, 1982–2018) were matched 1:1 by age, sex, and BMI with a nonsurgical comparison group. Procedures included gastric bypass,… Continue reading Long-term #cancer outcomes after #bariatric surgery
Association of Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training With Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Postoperative Outcomes Among Adults Undergoing Major SurgeryA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Importance Preoperative high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and may improve surgical outcomes.Objective To summarize data from studies comparing the association of preoperative HIIT vs standard hospital care with preoperative CRF and postoperative outcomes.Data Sources Data sources included Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials Library, and Scopus databases with no language… Continue reading Association of Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training With Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Postoperative Outcomes Among Adults Undergoing Major SurgeryA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Bioelectronic microfluidic wound healing: a platform for investigating direct current stimulation of injured cell collectives
Upon cutaneous injury, the human body naturally forms an electric field (EF) that acts as a guidance cue for relevant cellular and tissue repair and reorganization. However, the direct current (DC) flow imparted by this EF can be impacted by a variety of diseases. This work delves into the impact of DC stimulation on both… Continue reading Bioelectronic microfluidic wound healing: a platform for investigating direct current stimulation of injured cell collectives
Long-Term Risk for Major #Bleeding During Extended Oral Anticoagulant Therapy for First Unprovoked Venous #Thromboembolism
The long-term risk for major bleeding in patients receiving extended (beyond the initial 3 to 6 months) anticoagulant therapy for a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) is uncertain. Purpose:To determine the incidence of major bleeding during extended anticoagulation of up to 5 years among patients with a first unprovoked VTE, overall, and in clinically important… Continue reading Long-Term Risk for Major #Bleeding During Extended Oral Anticoagulant Therapy for First Unprovoked Venous #Thromboembolism
Screening for Asymptomatic #Carotid #Artery Stenosis Lack of Clinical Benefit, Potential for Harm
In the Recommendation Statement published in this issue of JAMA,1 the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) has reaffirmed its 2014 recommendation, stating that “The USPTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population (D recommendation),” based on evidence that the harms of screening for carotid artery stenosis in asymptomatic… Continue reading Screening for Asymptomatic #Carotid #Artery Stenosis Lack of Clinical Benefit, Potential for Harm
Association of #Fluoroquinolone Use With Short-term Risk of Development of Aortic #Aneurysm
Although fluoroquinolones are commonly prescribed antibiotics in the US, recent international studies have shown an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection after fluoroquinolone use, leading to US Food and Drug Administration warnings limiting use for high-risk patients. It is unclear whether these data are true for the US population and who is truly high… Continue reading Association of #Fluoroquinolone Use With Short-term Risk of Development of Aortic #Aneurysm
A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients
Acupuncture techniques have been in existence for centuries, with roots tied to Eastern Asian medicine. Ease of application, low cost, and minimal side effects make traditional acupuncture a perioperative modality that has been linked to decreased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical procedures and anesthesia (1). In the United States, in light of the… Continue reading A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients
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