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Periodic repolarization dynamics may predict ICD outcomes
Periodic repolarization dynamics may help individualize treatments and predict outcomes for candidates for implantable cardioverter defibrillators...
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Sickle cell unit running 24/7 reduces readmissions, emergency visits
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – An analysis of an around-the-clock sickle cell unit showed significant reductions in per-patient health care utilization...
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Noninvasive prenatal test may detect sickle cell disease
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Early data for a noninvasive prenatal test shows it could have the potential to accurately detect sickle cell disease.
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Crizanlizumab shows posttreatment effect in sickle cell
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – High-dose crizanlizumab may have a beneficial effect on vaso-occlusive events in sickle cell disease patients up to a year...
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Femoral head decompression relieves SCD hip pain
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Femoral head core decompression with bone marrow aspirate concentrate appears to reduce hip joint pain for sickle cell...
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Orthopedic complications in sickle cell require prompt action
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Orthopedic crises are common in patients with sickle cell disease, and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon is...
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Insurance-related barriers impede L-glutamine access
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Just one in five patients prescribed L-glutamine were still taking the drug after 10 months, according to a new real-world...
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Survival exceeds 90% in transplant for SCD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — A pilot study has shown one-year overall survival rates exceeding 90% for bone marrow transplants in adults with severe...
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Laparoscopy linked to lower surgical infections for hernia surgery
BALTIMORE – A large study found that laparoscopic umbilical ventral hernia repair resulted in lower wound complication rates vs. open repair in...
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Study identifies predictors of bariatric surgery attrition
BALTIMORE – Even in a universal health care system, clear disparities exist among patient populations having bariatric surgery.
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Study finds inconsistencies in MBSAQIP database
BALTIMORE – The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database contains many incomplete datasets on...
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Study identifies malpractice causes in hernia repair
BALTIMORE – An analysis of malpractice claims paid for hernia operations has found that breach of informed consent was a reason for more than 15%...
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Study: Surgeon post-SG reflux rates vary widely
BALTIMORE – Rates of worsening reflux a year after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can vary widely among surgeons.
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Robotic and lap surgery achieve similar negative margins for rectal resection
BALTIMORE – An analysis of 7,616 cases shows that robotic and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer achieve similar results.