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<乌鸦传媒>Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License

"Dr. Roxy" faced 11 lawsuits detailing severe complications from surgeries

EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congr猫s de Paris, in Paris, France.

<乌鸦传媒>Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MR

TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis

EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congr猫s de Paris, in Paris, France.

<乌鸦传媒>CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protection

Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles

EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congr猫s de Paris, in Paris, France.

<乌鸦传媒>Meticulous Slicing No Better Than Stenting at Axing Feared TAVR Complication

Comparing leaflet splitting vs conventional stenting to avoid coronary obstruction

A photo of Dell Children鈥檚 Medical Center in Austin, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors 'Depart' Texas Clinic Amid Transgender Care Probe

Clinic at Dell Children's remains open while state questions gender transitioning procedures

A photo of Bo Jackson

<乌鸦传媒>Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?

After nearly a year of having hiccups, the athlete is seeking treatment

A photo of a young man looking at a laptop while receiving dialysis

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Outline Strategies for Boosting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease

Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists

A photo of a senior woman undergoing an eye exam.

<乌鸦传媒>What Caused Visual Disturbance in Kidney Transplant Patient?

Genetic testing identified PAX2 gene variant

A computer rendered crossection of an blood vessel narrowed by plaque.

<乌鸦传媒>Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

AACE over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 RAs Safe Months After Kidney Transplant

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

Illustration of two legs and feet with ankle swelling

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn鈥檛

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

AACE over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of Parathyroidectomy Run Far Deeper Than PTH Normalization

Significant reductions in heart-harming inflammatory cytokines also noted

Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

<乌鸦传媒>Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression

A photo of a woman receiving a contrast-enhanced CT scan.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

AUA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois

<乌鸦传媒>Upfront Systemic Therapy, Deferred Surgery Pass Muster in Advanced Kidney Cancer

Two studies suggest no harm from deferred cytoreduction, potential benefits of immunotherapy

A close up photo of a woman鈥檚 mouth showing partial facial paralysis.

<乌鸦传媒>Bell's Palsy Occurred More Frequently With COVID Vaccines

But SARS-CoV-2 infection tripled the risk over vaccination

A photo of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery More Effective Than Lifestyle Change for NASH

Roux-en-Y bypass or sleeve gastrectomy resolved NASH without exacerbating liver fibrosis

A medical illustration of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒>HIPEC With Mitomycin C Reduces Locoregional Recurrence in High-Risk Colon Cancer

No increase in adverse events or toxicity versus surgery alone

A photo of Anthony Chin-Quee, MD, next to the cover of his book.

<乌鸦传媒>How Could I Possibly Know What Was 'Best' for My Patient?

An excerpt from Chin-Quee's new book, I Can't Save You

A photo of a replacement aortic valve in a green rubber gloved hand.

<乌鸦传媒>The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?

Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say

A photo of a lap band model in a bariatric surgery clinic.

<乌鸦传媒>Lose Weight, Gain Huge Debt: 300 Bariatric Surgery Patients Sued by Provider

A closer look at the rising number of lawsuits in New York

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data

A photo of Sara Kathryn Smith, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Transplant Chief Was an Organ Recipient Herself

Years ago, she had a liver transplant. Now she leads Hopkins' pediatric liver transplant program

The Celestis Excelsior mission graphic over a photo of a SpaceX night launch.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the large intestine and sigmoid colon highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Led to QOL Benefits, Fewer Recurrences

Better outcomes with elective sigmoid resection over conservative treatment

A photo of surgeons performing bariatric surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Will Obesity Drugs Change the Bariatric Surgery Landscape?

The two approaches can fit together in practice, but questions remain

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

A computer rendering of a hysterectomy

<乌鸦传媒>Risks Outweigh Benefits for BSO at Benign Hysterectomy in Younger Women

It's less clear-cut for postmenopausal women, study authors say

AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Bispecific Antibody Active in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer

Responses in 37% of patients previously treated with anti-PD-1/L1 agents, platinum chemotherapy

An ophthalmoscope view of the retina of a patient showing the effects of a cytomegalovirus infection.

<乌鸦传媒>Floaters Affect Vision of Kidney Transplant Patient

UL97- and UL54-resistant CMV retinitis treated with multivirus-specific T-cell therapy

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed and holding his painful back.

<乌鸦传媒>We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrong

Let's reexamine the current approach to treatment

A vial of Tranexamic acid injection over a computer rendering of a blood clot.

<乌鸦传媒>Tranexamic Acid May Not Prevent Hemorrhage After C-Section

Timing may have influenced trial results, however

A close up of a woman squeezing a red rubber ball while donating blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Donor's Sex Makes No Difference for Survival

Only difference seen was higher incidence of MRSA infection in recipients of female donor blood

FDA MARKETING MISHA Knee System over a computer rending of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OA

MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty

A photo of signage outside of Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA

<乌鸦传媒>These Women Matched at Stanford. Twitter Responded With Misogyny and Racism.

Commenters attacked program for nearly all-female class, but they misunderstand the match

A photo of a surgeon performing a Brazilian butt lift.

<乌鸦传媒>What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?

South Florida deaths show why the BBL is the "most dangerous aesthetic procedure ever performed"

A photo of gynecologists examining a patient with a hysteroscope

<乌鸦传媒>Hysteroscopy No Match for Standard Care in Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion

Outcomes were mostly comparable for patients wanting to get pregnant again

A photo of a scar from thyroid surgery on a woman鈥檚 neck.

<乌鸦传媒>Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidism

But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approval Authority in Jeopardy? TB Hits the Casino; Sen. Blumenthal's Surgery

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a vial of lidocaine hydrochloride injection next to a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trial

Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say

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