In posterior C1/C2 fusion using lateral mass screws (LMS) or pedicle screws (PS), screw stability is predominantly determined by cortical contact length and bone volume. Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is common in older patients, particularly after...
One reason family members may not accept a loved one's brain death in the ICU as death is the plausible possibility of underlying brain and physical vitality.
In this medical fiction tale, after surviving a car crash and defying medical odds, Shannon confronts betrayal and ultimately triumphs over a reckless partner.
Antibiotic misuse, poor infection control, and high transmission rates of resistant pathogens fuel antimicrobial resistance and superbugs in hospitals.
This course discusses a study that identified perioperative pain experience as a more reliable predictor of chronic postsurgical pain versus traditional measures of acute pain intensity.
This course discusses a study that assessed outcomes in septuagenarian liver transplant candidates.
This course discusses an editorial that reviews an updated consensus paper from a major cytomegalovirus research and advocacy group with information on clinical trial reporting and definitions of certain cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related terms in transplant recipients.
Physicians can prevent firearm injuries and violence by having non-judgmental, evidence-based firearm safety conversations with patients.
The AACR recently joined a growing coalition of medical associations, colleges, and universities in issuing statements opposing proposed NIH funding cuts and urging Congress and the public to take action.
Healthcare organizations require thoughtful consideration of their data-input processes to avoid common, detrimental billing errors.
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