Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Industry payments to physicians represent a potential conflict of interest (COI) and can influence the study conclusions. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the COIs reported in major surgical journals. ⋯ There was a significant discordance between the self-reported COI in gastrointestinal and abdominal wall surgeries. This study calls for continued efforts to improve the definitions of what constitutes a relevant COI and encourages a standardized reporting process. It is imperative for investigators to make accurate disclosure statements.
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Prioritizing circulation in trauma care and delaying intubation in noncompressible cases improve outcomes. By prioritizing circulation, patient survival significantly improves, advocating evidence-based shifts in trauma care.
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Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is a technique that is intended to enhance organ transplant outcomes from donation circulatory death (DCD) donors. ⋯ Our analysis demonstrates superior early kidney allograft function when TA-NRP is used for DCD organ recovery.