Mortality Down for Healthier Surgery Patients: Anesthesiology News Report

— Also, tranexamic acid may be safe after all in cardiac surgery

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Surgical mortality in healthier patients is on the decline in the United States, according to a recent study. The researchers did identify a few variables that may up their mortality risk.

A new analysis helps clarify whether tranexamic acid is safe in cardiac surgery patients.

Diabetic patients who received dexamethasone during functional endoscopic sinus surgery had an increased risk of hyperglycemia, according to a recent study.

The ActiPatch recently received market clearance from the FDA for musculoskeletal pain.

A new study found that patients' gender influences their satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty.

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