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Examining the Prevalence, Satisfaction, and Barriers to Gender-Affirming Surgery Among Transgender Adults
11/08/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A cross-sectional study of more than 2000 transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse adults found 44% had undergone gender-affirming surgery, 82% reported high satisfaction, and 94% faced barriers, most...
11/08/2025
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Is Dexamethasone Administration During Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Safe in Patients with Diabetes?
10/24/2025
Large-scale evidence shows perioperative dexamethasone reduces infection risk and shortens hospital stay in patients with diabetes undergoing joint arthroplasty, though hyperglycemia remains a concern. ...
10/24/2025
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
Is Intraoperative Dexamethasone Safe for Patients with Diabetes?
08/14/2025
Kate Young
A one-time intraoperative dose of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylaxis does not increase the risk of surgical site infections in patients with diabetes mellitus, according...
08/14/2025

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Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections After Abdominal Hysterectomy
09/20/2024
Surgical site infections are said to account for approximately 20% of all health care associated infections. Are you familiar with common risk factors for these infections after surgery for an abdominal...
09/20/2024
Slideshow
wound closure techniques
Slideshow
Wound Closure Techniques for Primary Care
02/06/2024
This slideshow features techniques for suturing and wound closure for the primary care clinician. Each slide links to the full case report for more details.
02/06/2024
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Suturing
Pearls of Wisdom: Is Keeping Sutures Dry Necessary?
12/18/2017
Earlier today, Frank, a 49-year-old construction worker, received a deep wound to his forearm while on the job. As you place the final suture to complete a laceration repair, he asks you, “Do I need to keep...
12/18/2017
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Pearls of Wisdom: Aphthous Ulcers
09/27/2017
Zeke is a 19-year-old college student with a history of recurrent aphthous ulcers.
09/27/2017
Surgery
Surgery
Pearls of Wisdom: Getting the Genie Back Into the Bottle…and Other Magic
12/30/2015
Arnold, a 67-year-old man, had an ileosteomy performed a little over 2 years ago. He had not encountered any difficulty in management of the ileostomy until today, when it became prolapsed. He has tried...
12/30/2015

Clinical Insights

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Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
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Preoperative Skin Antisepsis With Iodine Povacrylex Produced Fewer SSIs Compared With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Among Those With Closed Fracture
11/01/2024
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
11/01/2024
Podcast
Robert Klein, DPM, CWS
Podcast
Advanced Wound Care Dressings
02/04/2023
In this podcast, Robert Klein, DPM, CWS, speaks about advanced wound care dressings, including how cellular and tissue-based products work, the challenges of using them, and how they impact healing times...
02/04/2023
Podcast
Robert Klein, DPM, CWS
Podcast
Sequential Wound Therapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
01/01/2023
In this podcast, Robert Klein, DPM, CWS, speaks about the effects of negative pressure wound therapy on wound healing, new technologies or treatment approaches, and what primary care providers and...
01/01/2023
Podcast
Robert Klein, DPM, CWS
Podcast
Split-Thickness Skin Grafting
10/02/2022
In this podcast, Robert Klein, DPM, CWS, speaks about split-thickness skin grafting, including the optimal thickness and the advantages and disadvantages of split-thickness skin grafting. 
10/02/2022
Expert Q&A
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Expert Q&A
Marie Leger, MD, PhD, on Managing Dermatologic Complications of Tattoos
09/01/2021
Data indicates that 4 in 10 Americans have at least one tattoo. In this Q&A, board-certified dermatologist Marie Leger, MD, PhD, from Metro Dermatology in New York City, discusses potential dermatologic...
09/01/2021