Evaluating scar outcomes in pediatric burn patients following skin grafting
1. In this cohort of pediatric burn patients, poorer long-term scar outcomes, as indicated by Patient and Observer Scar Assessment...
Surgery
Reports of high-impact surgery studies by medical professionals
Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus demonstrates similar outcomes compared to surgical repair
1. Respiratory outcomes for preterm infants with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) undergoing transcatheter closure compared to surgical ligation did...
Early induction of labour reduces shoulder dystocia rates in large for gestational age fetuses
1. Shoulder dystocia was less common in the early induction group compared to standard care. 2. Serious adverse events were...
Semaglutide improves walking ability in patients with peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes
1. Maximum walking distance at 52 weeks was significantly improved with semaglutide. 2. There were fewer treatment-related serious adverse events...
Exercise improves sexual function in men with prostate cancer
1. In this randomized clinical trial, exercise was significantly associated with improved sexual function in men with prostate cancer. 2....
Paravertebral blocks reduce postoperative opioid use in children undergoing cardiac surgery
1. Paravertebral blocks significantly reduced early postoperative opioid use and pain compared to wound infiltration in children undergoing thoracotomy for...
Atosiban does not improve neonatal outcomes in threatened preterm births between 30-34 weeks
1. Perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity were comparable between the atosiban and placebo groups. 2. Maternal adverse events were similar...
Analysis of clinical outcomes utilizing ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism
1. In this cohort of patients with a pulmonary embolism (PE), ultrasound catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT) is safe for symptomatic patients...
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation may be effective for treatment of aldosterone-producing adenomas
1. There were no gastric and adrenal puncture instances among patients who underwent radio-ablation in both groups. 2. Majority of...
Genetic, clinical, lifestyle and sociodemographic risk factors for head and neck cancer:
1. The highest-ranking phenotypic predictors of head and neck cancer included past tobacco smoking, job code at baseline, pain experienced...