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Potential new ways to supply islet cells to diabetes patients
Two researchers shared innovative ideas at the annual scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association for tapping virtually unlimited...
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Resection of recurrence shows survival benefit for adrenocortical carcinoma
Key clinical point: Surgery carries a significant survival benefit in patients with recurrent adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). Major finding:...
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Accuracy of gene test for thyroid nodules questioned
BALTIMORE – Biopsy results from a commercially available genetic test for ruling out malignancy of thyroid nodules may not provide reliable...
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ECLS May Save Mother and Fetus
Key clinical point: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) during pregnancy is effective and relatively safe for both mother and fetus.
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Parathyroidectomy before kidney transplant may reduce complications
BALTIMORE – Performing a parathyroidectomy in kidney transplant patients before their transplant can reduce the risk of graft failure and provide...
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Surgery for PHPT Improves Sleep Quality
Key clinical point: A large proportion of “asymptomatic” patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) actually have sleep disturbances. Major...
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Surgery for PHPT improves sleep quality
BALTIMORE – Primary hyperparathyroidism disrupts sleep patterns and curative surgery can improve sleep quality in a third of patients.
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Surgery has edge over surveillance for micropapillary thyroid cancer
BALTIMORE – Endocrinologists and surgeons need to have in-depth conversations with their patients to determine their level of anxiety about having...
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Post-parathyroidectomy follow-up may need to be open-ended
Key clinical point: Long-term recurrence rates for hyperparathyroidism (HPT) after “curative” parathyroidectomy are likely higher than previously...
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Negative sestamibi scan for primary hyperparathyroidism can mean no referral or surgery
BALTIMORE – Study data indicate that endocrinologists are using sestamibi results to determine whether or not to refer a patient for...
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Choice of cardiac ‘operative mortality’ definition affects outcomes reporting
Key clinical point: Mortality rates for various coronary procedures can vary depending on the definition chosen.
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Ripple effect of complications in lung transplant
Key clinical point: Early complications after lung transplant surgery can negatively impact survival and long-term outcomes. Major finding:...
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Hybrid option ‘reasonable’ for HLHS?
Key clinical point: A hybrid operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and variants in neonates is emerging as an alternative to the...
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Should esophageal cancer follow-up ever end?
Key clinical point: Patients who achieve 5-year disease-free survival after esophagectomy for cancer should continue on follow-up beyond 5 years...