Surgery
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Alternative antirejection regimen is efficacious in pediatric heart transplant
Results of the head-to-head TEAMMATE trial show the combination of everolimus and low-dose tacrolimus can be considered an alternative to MMF plus...
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Minimally invasive surfactant shows some benefit in infants’ first 2 years
MIST, compared with sham treatment, did not reduce death or neurodevelopmental disability, but infants who received MIST had lower rates of poor...
Commentary
‘Decapitated’ boy saved by surgery team
The key element in surgeries of the cervical spine – trauma and complex spine surgery – is planning.
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Five ways to avert a malpractice lawsuit with better EHR techniques
Physicians often assume that if they put a note in the electronic chart, others will look for it, but one expert says it’s far more prudent to...
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Could a malpractice insurer drop you when you need it most?
It’s essential to know what your specific policy’s exclusions are, or you may be surprised to find that your malpractice liability insurance doesn...
Feature
Docs using AI? Some love it, most remain wary
Most medical practices are shying away from tools powered by artificial intelligence, a recent poll shows. Many want more evidence of its accuracy...
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Pig kidneys show ‘life-sustaining’ function in human
During the first 24 hours after transplantation, the pig kidneys made more than 37 liters of urine. “It was really a remarkable thing to see.”
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Better than dialysis? Artificial kidney could be the future
We see it initially as a bridge to transplantation, or as a better option than dialysis for those who will never get a transplant.
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A1c not linked to postop complications in kids with diabetes
There is no guidance on the level of elevated A1c that should prompt consideration of delaying surgery.
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Continuous glucose monitoring might help in managing postoperative hypoglycemia
“After a detailed diagnosis, CGM devices can be a helpful tool to assess dietary patterns and make modifications that could reduce the severity of...
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New guidelines for laser treatment of cutaneous vascular anomalies
The guideline details 32 best practice directives for various scenarios.