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Low Short-Term Risks After Bariatric Surgery For Extreme Obesity: NIH Study
Short-term complications and death rates were low following bariatric surgery to limit the amount of food that can enter the stomach, decrease absorption of food or both, according to the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS-1). The study was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. Results are reported in the July 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Post-operative anaemia is a recognised complication of total hip replacement and can increase the length of hospital stay, delay rehabilitation and is poorly tolerated by patients with vascular disease. Current practice sees homologous blood transfusion commonly used to correct blood loss, however, it is associated with risk of infection, viral transmission, fluid overload and high cost. Thus various blood-conserving techniques are also used to reduce the need for homologous blood transfusion, of these fibrinolytic inhibitors, such as tranexamic acid have been shown to be cost-effective in reducing blood loss in surgery.
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Minister Brady Launches Pilot Project On Elder Mediation, Ireland

Aine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People, officially launched the Pilot Project on Elder Mediation as part of the Elder Mediation World Summit and Symposium. The Pilot Project is a joint collaboration initiative between Mediation Northside and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. The aim of the project is provide an elder mediation service for older people in Dublin, including those with a cognitive impairment. Speaking at the launch the Minister said "Older people and particularly those with a cognitive impairment, may often feel excluded from the decision making process, believing that decisions are made for them, rather than with them. Participation is a central component of positive ageing, and it is absolutely right that older people should contribute and influence decision-making in the areas that concern them. The pilot project will facilitate this and aims to empower all participants, improve communication and reduce stress associated with family conflict". Department of Health and Children


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