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Active surveillance strategy significantly increases inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Active surveillance by implanting physicians appeared linked to improved retrieval of inferior vena cava filters, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.
Oncology providers have ‘duty’ to address women’s sexual health during cancer therapy
Most women with cancer experience some degree of sexual dysfunction, studies have shown, yet few are asked about sexual health before or during cancer treatment.
University of Colorado Medicine launches regenerative medicine center
University of Colorado Medicine has announced the launch of the CU Medicine Regenerative Medicine, Hand and Spine Center, according to a press release.
Airway inflammation linked to impaired lung function in primary ciliary dyskinesia
High sputum inflammatory concentrations in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia were linked to high structural lung injury percentages, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Children’s Hospital Colorado announces White as new chair of pediatric orthopedics
Children’s Hospital Colorado has announced Klane K. White, MD, MSc, as the Rose Brown Endowed chair of the department of pediatric orthopedics, according to a press release.
Gardening may reduce risk for cancer, improve mental health
Gardening appeared associated with increased fiber intake and moderate-to-vigorous activity and decreased levels of stress and anxiety among a diverse urban population, according to a study published in Lancet Planetary Health.
Adjuvant chemotherapy extends survival in pancreatic cancer
Adjuvant chemotherapy appeared associated with a significant survival benefit among patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who underwent multiagent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and resection, according to study results.
Living along US-Mexico border linked to higher risk for death among children with leukemia
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who resided along the U.S.-Mexico border appeared at higher risk for death than their counterparts in other areas of Texas, according to study results published in Cancer.
Bromocriptine appears to drop BP, improve arterial stiffness in teens with type 1 diabetes
Bromocriptine, a drug previously used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, improved BP and central and peripheral aortic stiffness over 4 weeks in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, researchers reported.
Spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis yielded high return to sport rates
Results showed patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who were released to unrestricted activity at 4 to 8 weeks after posterior spinal fusion had high return to sport rates with a rapid return to baseline performance levels.