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Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License

— "Dr. Roxy" faced 11 lawsuits detailing severe complications from surgeries

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Newborn Myocarditis Cluster; Mexican Surgery Infections; Overdose Deaths Plateau

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 18, 2023
Negative Effects of Trauma May Persist for Decades After the Incident

Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins

May 17, 2023
Heart Transplants From Active COVID Donors Linked With Higher Mortality

Outcomes from donors with recently resolved COVID similar to those without SARS-CoV-2, however

May 17, 2023
Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MR

TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis

May 17, 2023
Heart Transplants From Active COVID Donors Linked With Higher Mortality

Outcomes from donors with recently resolved COVID similar to those without SARS-CoV-2, however

Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MR

TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis

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CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protection

Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles

May 17, 2023
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Meticulous Slicing No Better Than Stenting at Axing Feared TAVR Complication

Comparing leaflet splitting vs conventional stenting to avoid coronary obstruction

May 16, 2023
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Doctors 'Depart' Texas Clinic Amid Transgender Care Probe

Clinic at Dell Children's remains open while state questions gender transitioning procedures

May 16, 2023
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Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?

After nearly a year of having hiccups, the athlete is seeking treatment

May 15, 2023
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Experts Outline Strategies for Boosting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease

Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists

May 15, 2023
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What Caused Visual Disturbance in Kidney Transplant Patient?

Genetic testing identified PAX2 gene variant

May 15, 2023
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Rates of Late, Major Surgeries

Magnitude of the risk is "striking," editorialists say

May 14, 2023
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Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

May 11, 2023
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Palliative Care No Boon for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Cancer

Quality of life similar to those getting usual care

May 10, 2023
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GLP-1 RAs Safe Months After Kidney Transplant

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

May 08, 2023
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Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn’t

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

May 08, 2023
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Benefits of Parathyroidectomy Run Far Deeper Than PTH Normalization

Significant reductions in heart-harming inflammatory cytokines also noted

May 06, 2023
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Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression

May 04, 2023
Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood
Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

May 03, 2023
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