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Rectoanal Intussusception and Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence
Rectoanal Intussusception and Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence
The following is a summary of "Does Rectoanal Intussusception Limit Improvements in Clinical Outcome and Quality of Life After Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence?," published in the June 2023 issue of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum by Dawes et al. ...
Rates of Parastomal Hernia and the Impact of Exercise Following Ostomy Surgery
Rates of Parastomal Hernia and the Impact of Exercise Following Ostomy Surgery
The following is a summary of "Parastomal Hernia Rates and Exercise After Ostomy Surgery," published in the June 2023 issue of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum by Park et al. Parastomal hernias are frequently encountered in medical practice and have a detrimental...
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Pegozafermin associated with improved outcomes in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Pegozafermin associated with improved outcomes in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Bookmark1. In this randomized controlled trial, treatment with pegozafermin improved fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). 2. Treatment with pegozafermin led to increased rates of NASH resolution. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study...
Risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Not Increased With Nonerosive GERD
Risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Not Increased With Nonerosive GERD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do not have an increased risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma compared with the general population, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in The...
5-ASA Discontinuation Common Within First Year of Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in Youth
5-ASA Discontinuation Common Within First Year of Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in Youth
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For adolescents and young adults diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), the rate of discontinuation of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) maintenance treatment is high within the first year, according to a study published...
Sentinel Lymph Node Vs. Full Lymphadenectomy in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer
Sentinel Lymph Node Vs. Full Lymphadenectomy in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer
The following is a summary of “Outcomes for patients with high-risk endometrial cancer undergoing sentinel lymph node assessment versus full lymphadenectomy,” published in the July 2023 issue of Gynecologic Oncology by Holtzman et al. This study aimed to compare...
Women Less Likely to Get CPR for Cardiac Arrest in Public Place Than Men
Women Less Likely to Get CPR for Cardiac Arrest in Public Place Than Men
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women are significantly less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) than men when experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in a public location, according to a study presented at the...
Premenstrual Disorders Tied to Earlier Natural Menopause
Premenstrual Disorders Tied to Earlier Natural Menopause
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and...
Comparing Survival Results Between Laparoscopic and Open Radical Hysterectomy for Early Cervical Cancer
Comparing Survival Results Between Laparoscopic and Open Radical Hysterectomy for Early Cervical Cancer
The following is a summary of “Survival outcomes of laparoscopic versus open radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer with incidentally identified high-risk factors,” published in the July 2023 issue of Gynecologic Oncology by Kim et al. Previously,...
E-Cigarette Use in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Abstinence Rate in Final Trimester
E-Cigarette Use in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Abstinence Rate in Final Trimester
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Individuals who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy have a higher smoking abstinence rate in late pregnancy than individuals who use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), according to a study published online Sept....
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Medical Fiction: Ronald and the Vassal’s Vessel
Medical Fiction: Ronald and the Vassal’s Vessel
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What Does Negligence Really Mean?
What Does Negligence Really Mean?
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Medical Fiction: Knitter Nikka and the Knacker
Medical Fiction: Knitter Nikka and the Knacker
Vascular surgeon Nikka loves metalwork and knitting. Her hobbies come in handy during a run-in with Jeremy, whose privileged life unraveled after his dad died.
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Is Medical Crowdfunding a Sinew of the Healthcare Arena?
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