Edward H. Livingston
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View article: Association of hospital profit status with operative rates for acute appendicitis
Association of hospital profit status with operative rates for acute appendicitis Open
Appendectomy rates for the treatment of appendicitis were greater in FP hospitals with almost all the difference in the rates explained by much higher charges observed in FP hospitals. The potential for greater profit from appendectomy as …
View article: Association of Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Surgical Outcomes and Mortality: A Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study and Literature Review
Association of Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Surgical Outcomes and Mortality: A Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study and Literature Review Open
Background: To determine the clinical importance of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) on surgical decision-making and patient outcomes. Methods: A matched cohort observational study was conducted including all clinical encounters for both ambu…
View article: Generalizability of Randomized Clinical Trial Outcomes for Diabetes Control Resulting From Bariatric Surgery
Generalizability of Randomized Clinical Trial Outcomes for Diabetes Control Resulting From Bariatric Surgery Open
Objective: To assess the external validity of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of bariatric surgical treatment on diabetes control. Background: Multisite RCTs provide the strongest evidence supporting clinical treatments and have the gr…
View article: Effect of cinnamon spice on continuously monitored glycemic response in adults with prediabetes: a 4-week randomized controlled crossover trial
Effect of cinnamon spice on continuously monitored glycemic response in adults with prediabetes: a 4-week randomized controlled crossover trial Open
Cinnamon, a widely available and low-cost supplement, may contribute to better glucose control when added to the diet in people who have obesity-related prediabetes. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT04342624.
View article: P41 From respiratory failure to respiratory success: remote monitored IVAPS-based home NIV controls hypercapnic respiratory failure, improves survival and offsets inequalities
P41 From respiratory failure to respiratory success: remote monitored IVAPS-based home NIV controls hypercapnic respiratory failure, improves survival and offsets inequalities Open
Introduction Home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is now integral in managing chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF) secondary to various conditions. Developments in NIV technology include remote monitoring and other assistive capab…
View article: Correlation of Computed Tomography, Pathological Findings, and Clinical Outcomes for Appendicoliths in Appendicitis
Correlation of Computed Tomography, Pathological Findings, and Clinical Outcomes for Appendicoliths in Appendicitis Open
Objectives: To correlate preoperative imaging of fecaliths with what is seen in surgical specimens. Background: Early studies considered radiological findings of appendicoliths as a contraindication for nonoperative treatment of appendicit…
View article: Management of small bowel obstruction and systematic review of treatment without nasogastric tube decompression
Management of small bowel obstruction and systematic review of treatment without nasogastric tube decompression Open
SBO is a common disease process with increasing annual incidence. Use of WSC stimulates the bowel and may reduce HLOS. Modern aSBO treatment protocols should include NGT decompression with consideration of WSC administration. Selection of …
View article: The Effect of Perioperative Blood Transfusion on Long-Term Survival Outcomes After Surgery for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
The Effect of Perioperative Blood Transfusion on Long-Term Survival Outcomes After Surgery for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Open
Objective To evaluate survival outcomes associated with perioperative allogeneic red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing surgery. Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science C…
View article: Association of Bariatric Surgical Procedures With Changes in Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among US Veterans
Association of Bariatric Surgical Procedures With Changes in Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among US Veterans Open
In this multi-site cohort study of predominantly male patients, among those who did not have unhealthy alcohol use in the 2 years before bariatric surgery, the probability of developing unhealthy alcohol use increased significantly 3-8 yea…