Face Transplant Survival Rates Show Promise
Face transplants had a 74% 10-year survival rate, with higher success in later procedures and more acute rejection episodes in transplants that were lost.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Updated CV Guidelines for Non-Cardiac Surgery
ACC/AHA guidelines recommend stepwise perioperative cardiac assessment for non-cardiac surgery, stressing appropriate screening, treatment, and risk management.
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Tenecteplase Safety Similar to TPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke
For the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, tenecteplase has improved functional outcome, reduced disability, and demonstrated similar safety to alteplase.
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Antibiotics for 7 Days Feasible for Inpatient Bloodstream Infections
Treatment with seven days of antibiotics is non-inferior to 14 days for hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections.
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Algorithm Detects Inflammation in axSpA
A deep-learning algorithm showed acceptable performance for detecting sacroiliac joint inflammation on MRI, which could aid axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis.
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ChatGPT4 Comparable to Rheumatologists for SLE Questions
ChatGPT4 showed reliable and empathetic responses to common SLE patient questions, scoring well on scientific validity, empathy, and satisfaction.
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Few With Abnormal Protein Dipstick Results Have Albuminuria Testing
Few patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, though follow-up occurred more often in patients with diabetes.
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Ultrasonic Propulsion of Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse
Ultrasonic propulsion-facilitated clearance of kidney stone fragments extended mean time to relapse by more than 50% and reduced the risk for relapse.
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Diabetes Care During Infusion & Oncology Visits Improves Outcomes
Integrating diabetes care into infusion and oncology visits improved patient outcomes, including visit adherence, and provided a patient-centric model of care.
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Advanced Care Planning Feasible During Infusion Sessions
Hemodialysis and chemotherapy infusion sessions provide opportunities for veterans to complete advance care planning, including advanced directives.
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Lasting Benefit With Prostatic Artery Embolization for BPH
Prostatic artery embolization is safe and effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing significant symptom improvement over 24 months.
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Dietary Guideline Adherence Beneficial in Prostate Cancer
Men who adhered to dietary guidelines had a lower risk for grade reclassification, with higher Healthy Eating Index scores linked to better outcomes.
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Redefining Pain Assessments to Better Address Chronic Postsurgical Pain
A recent study found that patients’ perioperative pain experience was a better predictor of chronic postsurgical pain than acute pain intensity.
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Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions.
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Physician Leaders Have a Duty to Protect Healthcare Workers from Violence
As hospitals and clinics grapple with rising threats such as gun violence, the need to insure physician safety has become a critical issue.
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Playing at Surgery
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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The Role of Pharmacists in Optimizing Analgesic Prescribing in Hospitals
An analgesic stewardship program can prevent inappropriate in-hospital and discharge prescribing of opioids, optimizing outcomes and reducing over-prescribing.
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Strategies to Optimize EoE Diagnosis & Treatment
A recent review highlights a shared approach to managing eosinophilic esophagitis, emphasizing assessment tools, psychological aspects, and treatment options.
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ECG Parameter Linked With PAH Prognosis
A study of electrocardiograph parameters found longer RS time was linked to poor prognosis in PAH, suggesting this marker can add value to risk stratification.
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Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have detrimental impacts on patient healthcare.
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