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CME Article: Current Clinical Practice Patterns in Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

Objectives: There are no data on current surgical practice patterns for benign total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) despite recently published guidelines. The objective was to determine gynecologic surgeon practice patterns regarding TVH perioperative interventions and to assess adherence to clinical practice guidelines. Methods: A survey to assess TVH practice patterns was…

Posted in: clinical practice guidelines 2 gynecologic surgery 2 surgical education 2 vaginal hysterectomy 2

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Overuse of Acid-Suppression Therapy at an Urban Tertiary Hospital

Objectives: Acid-suppressive therapy (AST) is widely used for gastrointestinal prophylaxis in hospitalized patients, particularly to prevent stress-related mucosal bleeding in critically ill individuals. Previous reports suggest gross overutilization and continuation of unnecessary therapy, which have been linked to several adverse effects. Methods: Retrospective chart review at a large tertiary care…

Posted in: clinical practice guidelines 2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 2 proton pump inhibitors 7
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