Background: Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery affects up to 60% of patients. Early
identification of those at higher risk could help inform optimal management. We conducted a …

Aims: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review answering the following
questions: (a) what specific activities do caregivers (CGs) contribute to patients’ self-care in …

Background Realizing patient partnership in research requires a shift from patient participation
in ancillary roles to engagement as contributing members of research teams. While …

Importance Little is known about the relationship between perioperative high-sensitivity
troponin T (hsTnT) measurements and 30-day mortality and myocardial injury after noncardiac …

Background Perioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease such bleeding. Methods …

BACKGROUND: Among adults undergoing contemporary noncardiac surgery, little is
known about the frequency and timing of death and the associations between perioperative …

Background Observational studies have suggested that accelerated surgery is associated
with improved outcomes in patients with a hip fracture. The HIP ATTACK trial assessed …

Pediatric heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. This
article presents guidelines for the recognition, diagnosis, and early medical management of …

Background: Among patients having noncardiac surgery, perioperative hemodynamic
abnormalities are associated with vascular complications. Uncertainty remains about what …

Background Regular pain assessment can lead to decreased incidence of pain and shorter
durations of mechanical ventilation and stays in the intensive care unit. Objectives To …