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Histological complete response rates no better and survival appears worse
Waiting to meet standard criteria less likely to lead to LV normalization
Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest
LVOT obstruction remains thorn in the side of TMVI in small case series
Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest
LVOT obstruction remains thorn in the side of TMVI in small case series
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Transmission via organs has not previously been reported, researchers say
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French study assesses red blood cell transfusions and kidney transplant outcomes
These sensory toys have reportedly caused bowel obstructions, other injuries
Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more
Randomized data suggest surgery increases risk of death by 28% over first 42 months
Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH
Device designed to prevent amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia
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Motixafortide plus filgrastim increased adequate harvest rate from 9.5% to 67.5%
Calcineurin inhibitor significantly reduced CLAD rates in Scandinavian trial
Increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, MDS, AML versus the general population
Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions
Some anesthesiologists think current guidelines don't go far enough
