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Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular

Wire Entanglement to Retrieve Dislodged Stent From the Proximal Right Coronary Artery

04/08/2024

Video Supplement to "Wire Entanglement to a Retrieve Dislodged Stent From the Proximal Right Coronary Artery" (Clinical Image).

Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular

Wire Entanglement to Retrieve Dislodged Stent From the Proximal Right Coronary Artery

04/08/2024

A 70-year-old woman who was a known diabetic and had hypertension presented with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Network, Oncology

Mitigating Risk of Infection While Using BCMA Bispecific Antibodies as Treatment

04/08/2024

At the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting, Andrew Yee, MD, speaks about mitigating the risks of infection while using BCMA bispecific antibodies as treatment.

Psych Congress Network, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

FDA Approves Iloperidone for Acute Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

04/08/2024

Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.

Today's Wound Clinic, Wound Care

Pneumatic Compression Devices Are in the Spotlight for 2024 Audits

04/08/2024

Over the last several years, Medicare audits by CMS have notably increased for DME. More significantly, pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) are at the forefront of Medicare coverage issues, especially within the last three years.

Oncology, Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Network

Should Additional BCMA Therapy be Utilized After Previous BCMA Therapy?

04/08/2024

At the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting, Andrew Yee, MD, discusses whether or not it is suitable for a patient to receive additional BCMA therapy after previous BCMA therapy.

EP Lab Digest

The Medtronic Sphere-360™ Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) Catheter, a New Paradigm in Single-Shot Ablation, Demonstrates Impressive Results in Treating Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

04/08/2024

EHRA late-breaking data: Results highlight efficacy, safety, and durability of the novel PFA catheter that is fully integrated with Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System

ePlasty, Surgery

Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: Is Surgery Still an Option?

04/08/2024

This study analyzed epidemiological changes in lateral epicondylitis surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

Oncology

Navigating the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Shortage for Patients With High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

04/08/2024

Andrew Katims, MD, discusses the challenges of treating patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer during the bacillus Calmette-Guerin shortage.

Pharmacy Learning Network

Contraindications Associated With Combining Amiodarone and Rivaroxaban

04/08/2024

In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings examines the interactions between amiodarone and rivaroxaban for patients under prescription, outlining crucial considerations for prescribers when administering these medications to their patients.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With MitraClip: Comparison of NT, NTr, and XTr Devices

04/08/2024

In this study, the authors compared NT, NTr, and XTr MitraClip devices for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.

EMSWorld

State Partnership Drives Handtevy Adoption in Indiana, Enhancing Lifesaving Emergency Response for EMS

04/08/2024

The EMS Division of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Handtevy launch a transformative initiative to enhance advanced life support across 70 organizations, integrating state-of-the-art technology to forge the future of patient care.

Wound Management & Prevention

The Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Ostomy Self-Care Index and the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index

04/08/2024

Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular

ACC.24: IVUS-DCB - Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for PAD Treatment

04/08/2024

“IVUS is more accurate than angiography in measuring vessel dimensions. It facilitates achieving sufficient vessel lumen diameters and aids in evaluating the response of the target lesion to treatment,” said Young-Guk Ko, MD, the study’s lead author. “Despite the potential increase in procedural complexity, IVUS may benefit patients by enhancing treatment outcomes.”

Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular

Interventional Cardiologists’ Perspectives and Knowledge Towards Artificial Intelligence

04/08/2024

The authors conducted a global, web-based, anonymous survey of interventional cardiology fellows and attendings to assess the knowledge and perceptions of interventional cardiologists regarding artificial intelligence use in interventional cardiology.

IO Learning

MRI-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation for Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer

04/08/2024

At the 2024 SIR Annual Meeting, Steve Raman, MD, presented 5-year follow-up data from a trial evaluating the use of transurethral ultrasound ablation among patients with prostate cancer.

Gastroenterology

Significance of Follow-Up and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) Dose Adjustment

04/08/2024

In this video, Dr Yang explains the strategies for evaluating PERT effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of ongoing patient monitoring.

Oncology

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Unresectable or Metastatic HER2-Positive Solid Tumors

04/08/2024

The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.

Gastroenterology

Starting a Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) and Patient Counseling

04/08/2024

Learn the essential steps for initiating PERT, ensuring seamless onboarding, and providing appropriate patient counseling.

Neurology

Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years

04/08/2024

Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The BMJ.