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EBV Screening Tied to Lower Nasopharyngeal Cancer Mortality Risk

β€” Substantial drops in cancer-specific mortality affirmed in Chinese trial

A microscope image of Epstein-Barr viruses

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Antitachycardia Pacing Helps With Upfront Delay in ICD Shocks

Reduction in total shock burden is not proven, however

Oct 03, 2024
As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

Oct 03, 2024
De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

Oct 02, 2024
Witnesses in OR Give Harrowing Account of Spleen Surgery Gone Wrong

Florida health department issued an emergency license suspension for Thomas Shaknovsky, DO

Oct 01, 2024
De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

Witnesses in OR Give Harrowing Account of Spleen Surgery Gone Wrong

Florida health department issued an emergency license suspension for Thomas Shaknovsky, DO

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Food Retention Risk Low for GLP-1 Users When Endoscopy Is Combined With Colonoscopy

Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study

Oct 01, 2024
A photo of male and female healthcare workers performing an endoscopy on a female patient.
Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

Sep 30, 2024
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COVID Preventive Drug Should Work Against Circulating Variants, FDA Now Says

The agency has issued a revised fact sheet for healthcare providers

Sep 27, 2024
A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID virus.
Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations

Sep 26, 2024
The SUNTRAC logo next to a screenshot of the web application.
Younger Patients Have More Regrets About Hysterectomy

Survey indicates persistent pain and re-intervention may play a role

Sep 23, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing a hysterectomy.
'I'm a Neurosurgeon and I Quit.' Physician Reacts to Viral Video.

A look at how things can change for doctors once they leave school and start practicing

Sep 19, 2024
The YouTube video thumbnail with Antonio Webb, MD, and the word UNEMPLOYED pointing to a photo of a neurosurgeon.
Opinion
Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

Sep 19, 2024
 A photo of surgeons performing robotically assisted bariatric surgery.
California Clarifies Role of CRNAs Amid Scope-of-Practice Clash

Letter says CRNAs can administer anesthesia that's ordered by a physician

Sep 18, 2024
 A photo of a female anesthesiologist at a computer in the operating room during surgery.
The Importance of Putting Penicillin Allergy Labels to the Test

"It's really safe to think about direct penicillin challenges," says researcher

Sep 18, 2024
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Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

Sep 16, 2024
A photo of Boston Scientific’s Vici venous stents.
HHS Proposes Rule to Increase Access to Kidney, Liver Transplants in HIV Patients

Rule would streamline criteria for organ donation from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV

Sep 13, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing a kidney transplant.
The 'Jennifer Aniston Neuron' and Other Brain Complexities

In his new book, Theodore Schwartz, MD, immerses readers in the story of brain surgery

Sep 13, 2024
The cover of the book Gray Matters next to a photo of Theodore Schwartz, MD.
Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

Sep 12, 2024
 A computer rendering of a left atrial appendage closure device deployment.
FDA OKs Software to Convert Apple AirPods Into Hearing Aids

Designed for certain models, software can customize audio parameters

Sep 12, 2024
A photo of a woman holding Apple AirPods Pro.
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