The designation applies to OneBreath™ as an in vitro diagnostic intended for the qualitative assessment of exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a single pre-operative breath specimen. The ...

HealthDay News — For adults with clinically node-negative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), assessment of more than one N1 nodal station is associated with increased nodal upstaging and improved ...

Revisional bariatric surgeries are associated with higher rates of severe complications, a new French study shows.

Management and decision making in univentricular heart disease and Fontan circulation, represents one of the most complex challenges in congenital ...

Cardiologist evaluation for post-noncardiac surgery PMI patients reduces one-year risks of major adverse cardiac events and all-cause death.

“Cleared for surgery.” This concept is extremely frustrating for some anesthesiologists, primary care physicians, and consultants. Why does this concept of “clearance” trigger so much negative emotion ...

Background Intraoperative hypothermia can lead to adverse clinical outcomes and avoidable financial and environmental costs. Environmentally preferable warming practices have been identified, ...

The reconstruction of head and neck defects following oncologic surgery remains a significant surgical challenge. The submental island flap, harvested from the chin region, is a valuable workhorse due ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a deadly postoperative complication. This study evaluated the efficacy of StreamTM Platform, a medical device designed to provide early prediction of ...

This review evaluates the role of urine culture (UC) in preoperative assessment for endourological stone procedures. It addresses the optimal timing of UC, its predictive value compared to urinalysis, ...