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Tertiary center repeat CT scans find additional trauma injuries
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – CT scans done at nontertiary trauma centers can miss clinically significant injuries in trauma patients.
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Gastrografin IDs, treats suspected small bowel obstruction
HOLLYWOOD, FLA - The radiopaque contrast agent Gastrografin accurately diagnosed the majority of small bowel obstruction, allowing surgeons to...
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Radiosurgery found not superior to open surgery for temporal lobe epilepsy
HOUSTON – Despite enrollment difficulties that limited the study, a recently completed randomized trial comparing radiosurgery with open lobectomy...
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How to limit radiation in endovascular procedures
Limiting radiation exposure for vascular surgeons, staff, and patients during endovascular procedures involves a thorough understanding of dose...
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LMWH trumps unfractionated heparin in reducing posttrauma thrombotic events
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New data signal paradigm shift in FMD and arterial disease
CHICAGO – Emerging recommendations call for routine imaging early on in the diagnosis of FMD to monitor for serious vascular events.
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LAA closure during cardiac surgery cuts late mortality
NEW ORLEANS – Left atrial appendage closure during cardiac surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation is associated with a significant reduction...
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Surgical discharge data highlight stewardship need at transition
Most antibiotic prescriptions written at the time of patient discharge at an academic hospital were inappropriate – despite the existence of a...
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Older adults can sustain asymptomatic cervical fractures
Silent cervical fractures may be common among older trauma patients, a retrospective study has determined.
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High-intensity statins cut amputations and mortality in PAD
NEW ORLEANS – High-intensity statin therapy in patients with peripheral artery disease saves lives and limbs.
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Mesh fixation method had no impact on chronic postop pain in TAPP
A study has shown mesh fixation technique is not a factor in persistent pain after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) groin hernia surgery.