Trends in Performance of Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy procedures appear to be increasingly centralizing toward very high-volume hospitals—...
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Outcomes in Anemic Patients After Cardiac Valve Replacement
Administering intravenous recombinant human erythropoietin plus iron in anemic patients prior to...
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Analyzing QOL After Surgery for Benign Hepatic Tumors
Investigators in Pittsburgh and Baltimore have found that surgery appears to be associated with...
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Reconstructive Surgery for Overcorrected Clubfoot
Supramalleolar osteotomy appears to be effective in treating ankle impingement for patients with...
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Complication Rates With Nephrectomy in Octogenarians
Morbidity appears to be significant in patients older than 80 who undergo nephrectomy for renal...
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Mortality Rates Similar for CABG Procedures
Among patients undergoing CABG, open vein-graft harvesting and endoscopic harvesting appear to...
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Comparing Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Spanish research suggests that a local steroid injection and surgical decompression both appear to...
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Costs of Treating Ureteral & Renal Stones
Ureteroscopy appears to be more favorable than shock wave lithotripsy for ureteral stones in...
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CDI: Making the Case for Better Prevention Efforts
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common and sometimes fatal healthcare–associated...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Aspirin Use & Recurrent VTE
The Particulars: Aspirin is commonly prescribed to patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). The...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Examining Follow-Up Costs for Angioplasty
The Particulars: In recent years, hospitals have increasingly begun offering angioplasty in house...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Comparing Revascularization Approaches in Patients With Diabetes & CAD
The Particulars: Few studies have explored outcomes after PCI or CABG among patients with diabetes...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Can Daily Multivitamins Prevent CVD?
The Particulars: Studies suggest that many patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or...
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A Consensus on Cath Lab Patient Flow
The atmosphere of a catheterization laboratory poses challenges to maintaining and prioritizing...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Experimental Combination Drug Yields Cardiovascular Benefits
The Particulars: Researchers believe that fixed-dose combination therapy for cardiovascular...
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Colonoscopy Practices & Perceptions Among Endoscopists
Previous research has shown that fatigue is an underestimated cause of underperformance among...
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FDA Approves Propel Mini for Chronic Sinusitis
Intersect ENT, Inc., an innovator in treatment solutions for ear, nose and throat clinicians and...
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FDA Approves Xeljanz for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) to treat adults with...
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Considering Brain Function in Early Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Investigators from New York suggest that brain function be evaluated when deciding upon early...
Read MoreFor the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various indicators of glucose regulation. A small European analysis found that elderly patients with CMV were more likely to have type 2...
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