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Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
07/30/2024
The authors present the case of a patient who was admitted for a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction caused by an left ventricular outflow tract pseudoaneurysm, resulting in coronary systolic compression.
Wound Care
07/30/2024
BioStem Technologies initiated a 60-patient RCT to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AmnioWrap2 plus SoC vs SoC only for treatment of DFUs with primary outcome of % of wound closure over 12 weeks. Not yet recruiting; estimated study completion is Dec 2025.clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
07/30/2024
Surgenex has initiated a 180-patient RCT comparing Pellograft for treatment of DFUs and SanoGraft for treatment of VLUs vs SoC with primary outcome of 100% epithelialization of DFUs at 12 weeks and VLUs at 16 weeks. Recruitment has begun with an estimated study completion date of Aug 2025.clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
07/30/2024
Facial device-related pressure injuries (DRPIs) from N95 masks were observed. A quality improvement project showed that silicone adhesive tape reduced DRPIs, w/ 82.7% of participants reporting greater comfort and improved well-being.WPR Journal
Wound Care
07/30/2024
The EWMA document “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Overview, Challenges and Perspectives” from 2017 has been updated now. The paper describes the available technologies and applications and provides hands-on clinical guidance on NPWT.
Wound Care
07/30/2024
Aroa reported they are expanding the MASTRR study to 15 sites and 800 patients (previous target of 10 sites and 300 patients) and will leverage data from the 300 enrollments completed to date to publish study results based on sub-group analysis of procedures.Q125 ASX Earnings Release
Wound Care
07/30/2024
The first clinical trials of Urgo’s artificial skin project should begin in two years w/ marketing expected in 2032. This will first occur in the US, where the product category already exists, making its authorization and management simpler than in Europe.
Wound Care
07/30/2024
In a 20-patient bilateral breast reduction surgery study, the Prevena Restor BellaForm NPWT dressing on one breast vs the SOC dressing on the other showed reduced drain output on the Prevena side but no difference in LOS or scar appearance at 26 weeks.Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
Wound Care
07/30/2024
A systematic review of the literature, including 12 studies relating to the use of closed incision negative pressure (ciNPT) over 1074 donor sites,showed that ciNPT had lower wound dehiscence compared to standard dressing.Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
EP Lab Digest
07/30/2024
Thought leaders, trailblazers, and advocates gather to explore the forefront of discoveries and advance partnerships between medicine and technology.
EP Lab Digest
07/30/2024
European Society of Cardiology Press Release
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Podiatry Today, Wound Care
07/30/2024
Dr. Lepow discusses what DPMs should know about the deep vein arterialization for the no-option critical limb-threatening ischemia patient.
First Report Managed Care
07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Wounds, Wound Care
07/30/2024
Objective: To investigate infective complications, causative microorganisms, treatments, and treatment responses in pediatric patients.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular, Vascular Disease Management
07/30/2024
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is a clinically proven procedure combining surgical principles of neuroprotection with minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat blockages in the carotid artery at risk of causing a stroke.
Today's Wound Clinic, Wound Care
07/30/2024
In this quarter alone, I consulted with 50+ professionals, providers, and suppliers who were paid by Medicare, but failed post-payment audits. In most instances, the stakeholders could have prevented the repayments.
Gastroenterology
07/30/2024
Dr Chey reviews his presentation on the role of diet in disorders of gut-brain interaction from Digestive Disease Week 2024.
First Report Managed Care
07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions also receive a dose of the vaccine.
Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
07/29/2024
The purpose of this study was to compare cardiac hemodynamics and prevalence of HFpEF between coarctation of aorta patients with vs without obesity, and to assess the relationship between obesity and HFpEF in this population.
First Report Managed Care, Population Health
07/29/2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released final part two guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P), formerly known as "smoothing."