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Haschek H·Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
The indications for operative treatment of prostatic adenomas are outlined. The three operative techniques (suprapubic adenomectomy, resection and cryosurgery) should not be considered rival procedures, but complementary methods of therapy. The postoperative mortality dropped from 5.64% in the years 1957-1967 to 1.01%…
Tang Xiangyu, Luo Xiaobo, Liu Chao, +6 more·Spine
STUDY DESIGN: A single-center, retrospective, consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the spontaneous development of cosmetic shoulder balance (SDCSB) after surgery and to investigate the feasibility of shorter segment fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with Lenke I curve. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D…
Pumpalova Yoanna S·Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
We have made steady gains in improving overall survival in patients with metastatic, unresectable, colon cancer in the last 5 to 10 years. The backbone of systemic treatment for most patients remains combination chemotherapy, but the field is becoming increasingly biomarker driven, with exciting new targeted therapies…
Georgeson Keith·Seminars in neonatology : SN
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been one of the most important developments in surgery in the last century. By reducing the incision to small puncture wounds, morbidity, pain, adhesions and scarring are reduced. Due to their small size, neonates have not benefited from the advances in endoscopic surgery as rapidly…
Turin Tanvir Chowdhury, Coresh Josef, Tonelli Marcello, +5 more·Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
BACKGROUND: It is unclear what degree of change in the eGFR over a 1-year period indicates clinically significant progression, and whether this change adds additional information beyond that obtained by a single eGFR measure alone. METHODS: We included 598 397 adults who had at least two outpatient eGFR measurements (…
Ferreira Jorge, Silveira Pedro, Marques J Agostinho·Revista portuguesa de pneumologia
The Portuguese version of the Marks Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ-M) has already proven to have good diagnostic properties, and is suitable for use with Portuguese asthma patients. The last forty years have seen a worldwide rise in the rate, morbidity, mortality and economic burden associated with asthma a…
Algora M, Barbolla L·Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine
In Spain, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) currently recovered either by whole blood centrifugation or by apheresis is mainly considered as a source of plasma derivates rather than a product to be transfused. Upon this consideration, the amount of plasma transfused in the last two decades has remained stable, while the produc…
Karaca Yilmaz, Coplu Nilay, Gozalan Aysegül, +3 more·International journal of antimicrobial agents
Over the last 10 years the treatment of choice for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Turkey has changed from co-trimoxazole to quinolones owing to the rate of resistance to co-trimoxazole and its high level of therapeutic failure. The resistance ratio of 1939 UTI Escherichia coli from outpatients (1994-2003) was evalu…
Zhang Zhe, Chen Meng-Lei, Gu Xiao-Li, +3 more·The American journal of hospice & palliative care
BACKGROUND: Although palliative chemotherapy during end-of-life (EOL) care is used to relieve symptoms in patients with metastatic cancer, chemotherapy may lead to more aggressive EOL care. We evaluated the use of and variables associated with chemotherapy at EOL. METHODS: This study included data from patients who di…
Kamiya Chiaki, Odagiri Keiichi, Hakamata Akio, +2 more·Circulation reports
Recent progress in the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH)-specific pharmaceutical agents has improved mortality and morbidity remarkably. Today, these PH-specific drugs have become a standard treatment for PH.We herein summarize the treatment options and longitudinal clinical outcomes of 21 patients with PH who…
Montagut C, Gambardella V, Cabeza-Segura M, +2 more·ESMO open
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Frank L·Science (New York, N.Y.)
Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory were breathing a sigh of relief last week after the topflight center in Heidelberg, Germany, announced a 25% budget increase for the next 5 years. The boost eases months of uncertainty over how the lab would comply with an order to pay employees back salary and pr…
Wu Bing, Chen Pai, Lu Yisen, +7 more·Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the mid-term effectiveness of limited unique coracoid osteotomy suture button fixation Latarjet (LU-tarjet) procedure in treatment of recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. METHODS: Between March 2017 and February 2019, 56 patients with recurrent shoulder dislocation were treated with arthrosc…
Ong Andrew T L, McFadden Eugène P, Regar Evelyn, +3 more·Journal of the American College of Cardiology
OBJECTIVES: We sought to describe the incidence of late angiographic stent thrombosis (LAST) events in an unselected drug-eluting stent (DES) population. BACKGROUND: Concerns have been raised that LAST may be a potential limitation of DES. METHODS: We have previously reported the angiographic incidence of early stent…
Karadag Ayse Serap, Kanbay Asiye, Ozlu Emin, +3 more·Northern clinics of Istanbul
Methotrexate is the folic acid analogue drug that used in various dermatological disorders, especially in psoriasis. Cutaneous and systemic side effects can be seen during methotrexate treatment. A 58-year-old female patient presented with persistent cough last one month. The patients past medical history was remarkabl…
Araradian Cynthia, Walsh Maura, Standage Hayley, +1 more·Cancers
Anal cancer is a rare diagnosis, but incidence has been increasing over the past decade. Anal cancer is associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV), specifically the high-risk subtypes of 16 and 18. In addition, the precursor lesion for anal cancer is high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) and its trea…
Overman Cécile L, Jurgens Maud S, Bossema Ercolie R, +3 more·Arthritis care & research
OBJECTIVE: During the past decades, a more cautious approach with respect to prescribing medication and physical exercise progressed toward evidence-based guidelines regarding the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Currently, physical activity and other means to improve well-being and functioning are encouraged,…
Boakye Ellen, Uddin S M Iftekhar, Obisesan Olufunmilayo H, +6 more·American journal of preventive cardiology
OBJECTIVE: : Aspirin has been widely utilized over several decades for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention among adults in the United States. We examined trends in aspirin use among adults aged ≥40 years from 1998 to 2019 and assessed factors associated with its use for primary and secondar…
Feroz A, Dabhi M, Gumber M, +13 more·Transplantation proceedings
In a developing country such as India, cadaveric renal transplantation accounts for only less than 1% of total renal transplantations. The reasons for such a low rate of cadaveric transplantation are many, ranging from lack of awareness to socioeconomic reasons. Our institute conducted a statewide public awareness prog…
Abomelha Mohammed·Urology annals
There is a paucity of data regarding testicular cancer among Saudis as well as the nonexistent of published national data. Furthermore, a substantial increase of the incidence of testicular cancer among Saudis was lately noted. The aim of the study is to determine the trends and patterns of testicular cancer among adul…