NYU Langone Health
Single-position lumbar surgery improved operative efficacy vs repositioned surgery
Patients who underwent single-position lumbar surgery had improved operative efficacy as well as reduced blood loss, length of stay and ileus compared with traditional repositioned “flip” surgery, according to published results.
Using OCT, cardiac MRI can identify underlying causes of MINOCA in women
Among women with MI with nonobstructive coronary arteries, approximately 85% had potential mechanisms identified when they underwent coronary OCT and cardiac MRI, according to results of the HARP-MINOCA study.
ISCHEMIA trial results consistent by CTO status
Among patients with stable ischemic heart disease enrolled in the ISCHEMIA trial, those with chronic total occlusion lesions had similar outcomes compared with those who did not.
Incoming ACAAI president discusses goals, highlights from annual meeting
Luz Fonacier, MD, professor at NYU Long Island School of Medicine, will be installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology on Saturday, Nov. 14, during the organization’s annual scientific meeting, held virtually from Nov. 13 to 15.