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Outcome Following Laser Surgery Of Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Complicated By Selective Fetal Growth Restriction
sFGR in MCDA pregnancies with TTTS represents an additional risk factor for fetal loss following laser surgery. The findings of this meta-analysis may be useful for individualized risk assessment of twin pregnancy complicated by TTTS and tailored counseling of the parents prior to laser surgery.
Read MoreAdalimumab In Conjunction With Surgery Compared With Adalimumab Monotherapy For Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Combining adalimumab with surgery resulted in greater clinical effectiveness and improved quality of life after 12 months in patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
Read MoreFractional Flow Reserve-Guided PCI or Coronary Bypass Surgery for 3-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease
At 3-year follow-up, there was no difference in the incidence of the composite of death, MI, or stroke after FFR-guided PCI with current-generation drug-eluting stents compared with CABG. There was a higher incidence of MI after PCI compared with CABG, with no difference in death or stroke.
Read MoreTelehealth Privacy and Security Tips
Buzz, a HIPAA-complaint platform enables providers to conduct secure video conferences or calls with patients quickly, easily & seamlessly.
Read MoreRoutine Diaper Change Alters Kidney Oxygenation in Premature Infants
Routine diaper changes in preterm infants may increase the risk for acute reductions in RrSO2 as measured by NIRS; however, the impact on kidney health remains unknown. Larger prospective cohort studies assessing kidney function and outcomes related to this phenomenon are needed.
Read MoreParental Diabetes Distress Is A Stronger Predictor Of Child HbA1c Than Diabetes Device Use In School-Age Children With Type 1 Diabetes
The research analyses suggest parent DD is a strong predictor of child HbA1c and is another modifiable treatment target for lowering child HbA1c.
Read MoreDevelopmental Trajectories of Autism
Most autistic individuals show improved communication and social functioning as they age, but not all do. Trajectory group membership is correlated with socioeconomic status. Future research should investigate what drives these correlations.
Read MoreAssociation of Circumscribed Subcortical Gray and White Matter Lesions With Apraxic Deficits in Patients With Left Hemisphere Stroke
The findings provide new insights into the subcortical anatomy of apraxia after LH stroke, suggesting a specific contribution of caudate nucleus lesions to apraxic deficits.
Read MoreLysosomal Function and Intracellular Position Determine the Malignant Phenotype in Malignant Melanoma
Rab7a overexpression is accompanied by reduced migration capacity. Taken together, the study emphasizes that alterations in lysosomal properties facilitate the malignant phenotype and declares the targeting of lysosomal function as a future therapeutic approach.
Read MoreUse of Point-of-Care Subepidermal Moisture Devices To Detect Localised Oedema and Evaluate Pressure Injury Risk
Nurses recognise the value of objective measures in determining the risk of pressure injury and are the primary end-users of point-of-care subepidermal moisture devices. However, standardising procedural instructions and interpretive criteria to guide preventative measures requires further research.
Read MoreClinical Outcomes and Cost Analysis of PreserFlo versus Trabeculectomy for Glaucoma Management in the United Kingdom
Experience of introducing PreserFlo MicroShunt surgery showed it was safer than trabeculectomy and is a cost-saving and effective option that offers potential to free up highly limited National Health Service resources.
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