Similar survival in laparoscopic and open liver surgery in metastatic colon cancer Written By Hina Zahid18 Nov 2020 4:30 PM ISTA randomized trial of laparoscopic and open liver surgery for patients with metastatic colon cancer found no difference in survival outcomes between...
Lesser risk of recurrent MI with prasugrel than ticagrelor in STEMI patients: Circulation Written By Medha Baranwal17 Nov 2020 2:15 PM ISTGermany: The use of ticagrelor versus prasugrel in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI did not lead to significant differences in incidence of...
CT findings of right heart failure before TAVR predicts mortality, finds study Written By Medha Baranwal16 Nov 2020 4:00 PM ISTUSA: Imaging features of right heart failure seen on CT performed before TAVR is associated with increased death risk within the first year after...
Poor blood sugar control before bariatric surgery may result in less weight loss: Study Written By Medha Baranwal13 Nov 2020 7:00 PM ISTParis, France: Patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) who have poor blood sugar control prior to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) experience less...
First-ever guidelines for pediatric opioid prescribing released by APSA Written By Hina Zahid12 Nov 2020 5:21 PM ISTLos Angeles - Opioids are useful for pain management following surgery and other major procedures, but until now there had been no recommendations...
Good cholesterol control improves cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes patients: JACC Written By Medha Baranwal7 Nov 2020 11:40 AM ISTCanada: Lower LDL cholesterol in the first year after coronary revascularization in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients is associated with improved...
Anterior and conventional hepatectomy equally safe, effective for colorectal cancer: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal6 Nov 2020 9:17 AM ISTGermany: Anterior approach is not superior to conventional hepatectomy for the reduction of tumor cell dissemination in patients undergoing resection...
Sarcopenia increases death risk in patients undergoing TAVI, finds study Written By Medha Baranwal6 Nov 2020 7:32 AM ISTKorea: Sarcopenia as measured by skeletal muscle index (SMI) significantly increases 1-year mortality risk in patients who underwent transcatheter...
Younger patients may require revision TKR surgery twice as often as elderly patients: Study Written By Hina Zahid3 Nov 2020 8:11 PM ISTKnee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger. One study projects a potential...
Tricaglor not linked to better outcomes in ACS after PCI compared to clopiogril: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal2 Nov 2020 9:15 AM ISTUSA: The use of ticagrelor over clopidogrel, in ACS patients treated with PCI do not lead to better clinical outcomes, suggests a recent study in...
Minimally invasive Ellipsys system creates fused, permanent vascular access for dialysis Written By Hina Zahid1 Nov 2020 2:00 PM ISTSan Juan Capistrano, Calif. - A new case report published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery provides one of the first known opportunities to...
Addition of liraglutide to sleeve gastroplasty tied to superior weight loss: Study Written By Dr Satabdi Saha30 Oct 2020 3:15 PM ISTIn a recent study, Addition of liraglutide at 5 months have resulted in superior weight loss and improved efficacy as demonstrated by decreased body...
