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Clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension 0.05% for post-ocular surgery pain marks the first new steroid in the ophthalmic market in over 15 years.

FDA Approves Clobetasol Propionate Eye Drop for Post-Ocular Surgery Pain

A real-world analysis in the United States suggests hospital volume may not be the lone predictor of outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Not Linked to Procedure Volume

Lassailly discusses the role of bariatric surgery versus weight-loss treatments like semaglutide for patients with MASH.

Guillaume Lassailly: How Do We Value Bariatric Surgery in 2023?

The study author discusses the impact of findings showing MASH resolution without worsening fibrosis is a surrogate endpoint for 15-year bariatric surgery survival.

Guillaume Lassailly: The Role of MASH, Fibrosis in Bariatric Surgery Survival

A new review and analysis suggests a combination treatment regimen for children in acute liver failure due to autoimmune hepatitis may help them maintain native liver survival.

Corticosteroids, Immunomodulators Help Prevent Liver Transplant in Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis

Data support the benefit of bariatric surgery in patients at high risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma due to BMI and metabolic comorbidities.

Taha Qazi, MD: Evolving Bariatric Surgery Value in GI

A single dose of intravitreal bevacizumab in individuals undergoing trabeculectomy for progressing glaucoma shows improved postoperative outcomes at 12 months.

Intravitreal Bevacizumab Linked to Improved Surgical Success after Trabeculectomy

The BARI-OPTIMISE randomized clinical trial reports individuals with poor weight loss after metabolic surgery had significantly greater reductions in body weight after treatment with 3.0 mg liraglutide, compared with placebo.  

Liraglutide Could Improve Weight Loss after Poor Response to Metabolic Surgery

With the popularity of the class skyrocketing, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has released new guidance urging patients to withhold GLP-1 receptor agonist use prior to elective surgeries or procedures based on potential risk of regurgitation and aspiration associated with delayed gastric emptying.

ASA Urges Withholding GLP-1 RA Therapy Prior to Elective Procedures

Direct-acting antivirals or interferon may improve the rate of overall or recurrence-free survival for patients with liver cancer.

HCV Antivirals May Improve Hepatocellular Carcinoma Survival Rates

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