Archive: 15/12/2016
Hearing loss prevalence declining in US adults aged 20 to 69 years
Hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has declined over the last decade, even as the number of older Americans continues to grow. These findings, published today in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, also confirm ...
Dec 15, 2016
Incidence of consciousness during surgery lower than previous estimates
An international study of 260 surgical patients found that, contrary to many previous studies, just more than four percent were conscious of the external world while under general anesthesia but before the start of surgery.
Dec 15, 2016
Facial feminization surgery for transgender patients
A new article published online by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery examines the role of rhinoplasty in facial feminization surgery for transgender patients.
Dec 15, 2016
Cancer registries in resource-constrained countries can inform policy to reduce cancer burden
Data from population-based cancer registries are vital for informing health programs, policies and strategies for cancer screening and treatment. A special issue of Cancer Epidemiology, prepared under the auspices of the ...
Dec 15, 2016