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Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/02/2024
“As a society we need to recognize that preventing common conditions requires providers who can see patients often, and see the whole patient, which is the role of primary care,” said lead author Jeremy Sussman, MD, MSc. The study focused on seven of what the American Heart Association calls “Life’s Essential Eight” controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Oncology
04/02/2024
Interim analysis results from the phase 3 RATIONALE-315 study demonstrated that neoadjuvant tislelizumab plus chemotherapy with adjuvant tislelizumab significantly improved survival benefit among patients with treatment-naïve, resectable, stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
04/02/2024
Repair Biotechnologies develops gene therapies based on the proprietary Cholesterol Degrading Platform (CDP) that safely break down excess free cholesterol inside cells. Excess free cholesterol is toxic to cells and contributes to the development of numerous conditions, including atherosclerosis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
Cath Lab Digest, Vascular Disease Management, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
04/02/2024
Newly presented data from a sub-group analysis of the STRIDE study showed that Penumbra’s Indigo® Aspiration System used in a single-session without the need for overnight tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is safe and effective for patients with lower extremity acute limb ischemia (LE-ALI).
The Dermatologist
04/01/2024
In this interview, Dr Travis Blalock shares valuable insights on dermatologic surgery for non-Mohs surgeons. From identifying key surgical pearls to managing challenges like bleeding and tension, Blalock shares invaluable strategies and techniques for optimizing patient care.
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A meta-analysis of 734 studies reported adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBT) improved DFU wound healing for Wagner grades II, III, and IV, prevented minor and major amputations in grades III and IV, and operative debridement in grade II wounds. Plastic Reconst Surg
Psych Congress Network
04/01/2024
Adults with ADHD camouflage, or use strategies to minimize the visibility of symptoms, less than adults with autism but more than age and sex-matched peers without either diagnosis, according to study results published in the journal Autism Research.
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A 40-patient study found a combination of autologous platelet-rich plasma gel (APG) and Manuka honey gauze increased granulation tissue coverage, reduced PUSH score, and improved growth of epithelium in Stage 3-4 pressure injuries of older adult patients. Int J Lower
Wound Care
04/01/2024
SmartTRAK noted that Spectral AI has started to deploy its DeepView AI – Burn technology in the UK. In March 2024, devices were deployed at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire and the Royal Victoria Infirmary Burn Unit team in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A 5,000-patient clinical registry will collect data on safety and efficacy of advanced wound treatment modalities in medical centers with primary outcome of data collected at 5 years for advanced therapies versus rate of healing. Not yet recruiting with estimated study completion in 6/29. clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A Phase II 60-patient RCT will examine the safety of subcutaneous tumescent antibiotic administration and compare with SoC for the treatment of chronic wounds with primary outcome of rate of occurrence and severity of adverse events up to 6 months. Estimated study completion is 3/28. clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A 53-patient study examining the correlation between sub-epidermal moisture and Braden scores among ICU patients found that the median baseline Braden score was 9, and 81% of patients were at very high/high risk of pressure ulcer development. Patient response at different anatomic areas is needed. In
Wound Care
04/01/2024
SNN will sponsor a single-centered observational study of 23 patients using the RENASYS Film with AIRLOCK Technology on chronic and acute wounds. The primary objective is to evaluate the percentage of wounds progressing to healing at the end of the treatment period. clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
04/01/2024
A 10-patient open-label pilot study of self-adjustable short-stretch compression garments (SSCG), prefitted using portable, 3-dimensional infrared imaging (3DII), showed an 11.3% limb volume reduction after 2 weeks and may be an option in low-income countries. AJTMH
Psych Congress Network
04/01/2024
A larger span of spoken words was genetically linked with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and more ADHD symptoms in infants, but by toddlerhood the genetic relationship was reversed.
Neurology
04/01/2024
A tandem cycling program for patients with Parkinson disease and their caregivers may help to improve the health of both PD patients and their care partners, according to recent results.
Neurology
04/01/2024
In patients with progressing Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), golodirsen treatment over 6 years delayed loss of ambulation a median 2.4 years compared with matched controls.
Wounds
04/01/2024
The authors of this case report achieved successful closure of a large posterior calf wound after 2-cm–wide local excision of the melanoma biopsy site in a 61-year-old male.
Oncology
04/01/2024
Crenolanib plus intensive chemotherapy demonstrated high rates of deep responses and long-term survival as well as tolerable safety among patients with newly diagnosed FLT3-mutant acute myeloid leukemia.