Medicare Advantage Limits Access for Surgical Specialists
Medicare Advantage plans often limit patient access to surgical specialists, which can affect care delivery and outcomes.
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Drug Strategies to Prevent Delirium in Older Surgical Patients
Dexmedetomidine is a standout option for preventing postoperative delirium in older adults.
Mentorship Improves Early-Career Success in Surgery
A structured mentoring committee significantly enhances academic trajectories for early-career surgeons.
Antimicrobial Dressings Cut Surgical Site Infection Rates
Using silver and DACC dressings significantly lowers surgical site infections (SSIs), which can improve recovery times and reduce costs.
Global Cancer Surgery Access Requires Urgent Attention
Access to safe and timely cancer surgery is critical but lacking, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
New Model Predicts Surgical Risks in Emergencies
A new tabular foundation model outperforms traditional methods in predicting surgical risks for emergency patients, improving decision-making.
Framework for Surgical Sabermetrics Enhances Training
Surgeons can leverage an innovative framework for integrating data-driven performance metrics into surgical training to improve education and patient outcomes.
Guidelines for Greener Operating Rooms in Canada
Surgeons can lower their environmental impact with new actionable guidelines for sustainable operating room practices.
Robotic Surgery Access Linked to Lower Open Rates
Access to robotic surgical systems reduces open surgery rates, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Title: Enhancing Surgical Culture Through Faculty Engagement
Surgeon belonging is crucial for improving engagement and retention in academic settings.