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Underlay mesh for hernia repair yields better postop pain outcomes
Use of TAPP proved to be the best surgical option for mitigating long-term pain, according to a new study.
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Silicone joint arthroplasty for RA shows sustained improvements at 7 years
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who underwent silicone metacarpophalangeal joint replacement maintained significant improvement in ulnar drift and...
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More restrictive hemoglobin threshold recommended for transfusion
New guidelines on red blood cell blood transfusion recommend a restrictive threshold in which transfusion is not indicated until the hemoglobin...
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Patients with stage 1 NSCLC more likely to die of other causes in short term
Patients with resected stage 1 non-small cell lung cancer are more likely to die of other causes in the short term.
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Cerebral protection in TAVI reduces ischemic brain lesions
In patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, use of a cerebral protection device to entrap and remove embolic debris reduced...
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Patient-reported outcomes tied to long-term outcomes in bariatric surgery
A large study of patients who had bariatric surgery showed that patient-reported outcomes were correlated with long-term weight loss but not with...
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IASLC lung cancer staging project proposes changes for new TNM classification
Key clinical point: New lung cancer classification to become effective January 2017. Major finding: Size will now be a descriptor in all T...
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Wanted: Better evidence on fast-track lung resection
Key clinical point: Well-designed clinical trials are needed to determine the effectiveness of fast-track recovery pathways in lung resection.
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Six-year Norwood-RVPA results in matched patients outperformed BT-shunt
Key clinical point: For newborns with critical left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) undergoing Norwood stage-1 procedures, Norwood...
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Setting a new standard for aortic root repair?
Key clinical point: Aortic root replacement surgery can be performed with minimal risk of death and complications regardless of the approach taken...
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‘Minimalist’ TAVR has short learning curve
Key clinical point: A minimalist approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (MA-TAVR) is feasible with acceptable outcomes. Major finding...