Stomach stapling dangers after pregnancy deaths raise alarms
A 41 year old obese Massachusetts woman and her 8 month fetus died 18 months after gastric bypass surgery. Doctors warn about pregnancy soon after weight loss surgery as many patients are women in childbearing years. The case, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlights potential risks like abdominal hernias that can occur years after the procedure.
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Massachusetts
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
New England Journal of Medicine
Whang
Harvey Sugerman
American Society For Bariatric Surgery
Sugerman
United States
Sattar Hadi
Vanderbilt University
Center For Human Nutrition
Hadi
Mark Tucker
University of Medicine and Dentistry of
New Jersey
Stratford
Guidelines for better pain treatment reduce fear of DEA
Washington AP reports new guidelines aim to improve opioid pain management for millions while shielding doctors from DEA action. Weighing fears of prosecution, experts urge proper use, noting opioids are essential when prescribed correctly for serious pain.
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Patricia Good
David Johanson
University of Wisconsin- Madison Medical School
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Russell Portenoy
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Beth Israel Medical Center
Cynthia C. Hildt
Hildt
Portenoy
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