Options for management of common bile duct stones include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, laparoscopy, magnetic resonance cholangiography, and endoscopic ultrasonography. Medscape Medical News
A new study shows in-hospital gastrointestinal hemorrhage after a stroke is associated with a 3-fold increased risk of mortality or severe dependence at discharge. Medscape Medical News
Learn about factors that define high-risk patients prior to cardiac surgery and evidence-based interventions for limiting bleeding and blood transfusions in these patients. Medscape Cardiology
Despite high coverage rate with 2 doses of mumps-containing vaccine, mumps outbreak occurred mostly in midwestern college-age adults who probably received the second dose as schoolchildren. Medscape Medical News
A phase 2, single-cohort study shows safety and effectiveness for recanalization of the Penumbra System aspiration catheter, recently approved for use by the FDA. Medscape Medical News
