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October 02, 2023
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VIDEO: Clinicians, engineers learned from each other at HRX meeting on digital health

VIDEO: Clinicians, engineers learned from each other at HRX meeting on digital health

In this Healio video exclusive, the producer of the Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX meeting on digital health advancements discusses the purpose of and highlights from the meeting.

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September 15, 2023
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CT scan shows RSA with autograft or allograft may be reliable for glenoid augmentation

CT scan shows RSA with autograft or allograft may be reliable for glenoid augmentation

According to presented results, reverse shoulder arthroplasty with either structural bone autograft or allograft to augment the reconstruction of the glenoid yielded improved clinical outcomes and bony incorporation on CT scan.

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August 22, 2023
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Aspirin underused in secondary CVD prevention, especially in lower-income countries

Aspirin underused in secondary CVD prevention, especially in lower-income countries

Aspirin is underused for secondary CVD prevention worldwide, particularly in lower-income countries, researchers reported in JAMA.

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July 29, 2023
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BLOG: Management of chronic GVHD evolves from challenges to collaborative solutions

BLOG: Management of chronic GVHD evolves from challenges to collaborative solutions

Chronic graft-versus-host disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.

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July 25, 2023
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Tourniquet use did not negatively impact 90-day pain, functional outcomes after TKA

Tourniquet use did not negatively impact 90-day pain, functional outcomes after TKA

LAS VEGAS — According to presented results, use of a tourniquet during total knee arthroplasty had no significant negative impact on patients’ daily pain or functional outcomes for the first 90 days after surgery.

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July 06, 2023
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Improvements in function may not yield psychological improvements in musculoskeletal care

Improvements in function may not yield psychological improvements in musculoskeletal care

Patients seeking musculoskeletal care required substantial improvements in physical function and pain interference to significantly improve anxiety symptoms, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

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June 03, 2023
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Data confirm benefit of dostarlimab regimen for women with advanced endometrial cancer

Data confirm benefit of dostarlimab regimen for women with advanced endometrial cancer

CHICAGO — Assessment of RUBY trial outcomes by blinded independent central review confirmed the benefits of adding dostarlimab to chemotherapy for women with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

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May 18, 2023
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Depression, unemployment may increase pain frequency among people with sickle cell disease

Depression, unemployment may increase pain frequency among people with sickle cell disease

Unemployment, depression, female sex and older age appeared associated with increased pain frequency among patients with sickle cell disease, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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May 03, 2023
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Most adults with diabetes report CGM disruptions due to device problems, medical care

Most adults with diabetes report CGM disruptions due to device problems, medical care

More than 80% of adults with diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring reported at least one instance of needing to stop using their device due to medical care or a device-related problem, according to survey findings.

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April 27, 2023
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Slower decrease in breast density associated with higher risk for developing breast cancer

Slower decrease in breast density associated with higher risk for developing breast cancer

Declines in breast density occurred at a significantly slower rate among women subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, results from a prospective longitudinal analysis study showed.

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