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View article: Prescription Audit of CKD Patients in Nephrology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Prospective Study
Prescription Audit of CKD Patients in Nephrology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Prospective Study Open
Background: A major global health concern that is linked to a considerable morbidity, mortality, and financial burden is chronic kidney disease. In addition to discussing risk factors, management techniques, stages, causes, and pharmaceuti…
View article: Spinal Cord Injury Following Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Overlooked and Underreported Complication
Spinal Cord Injury Following Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Overlooked and Underreported Complication Open
View article: Population-Based Analysis of Local Therapies for Large (>7 cm) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumors
Population-Based Analysis of Local Therapies for Large (>7 cm) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumors Open
This study evaluated the impact of local treatment modalities in the management of large non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors using a nationwide population-based dataset. Patients with NSCLC tumors >7 cm that were cN0-1M0 in the Surve…
View article: An Abdominal Seat Belt Sign is Associated With Similar Incidence of Hollow Viscus Injury but Increased In-Hospital Mortality in Older Adult Trauma Patients: A PCSA Multicenter Study
An Abdominal Seat Belt Sign is Associated With Similar Incidence of Hollow Viscus Injury but Increased In-Hospital Mortality in Older Adult Trauma Patients: A PCSA Multicenter Study Open
Background The abdominal seat belt sign (SBS) is associated with an increased risk of hollow viscus injury (HVI). Older age is associated with worse outcomes in trauma patients. Thus, older trauma patients ≥65 years of age (OTPs) may be at…
View article: A High Incidence of Perineal Post-Related Complications After Hip Arthroscopy Is Self-Reported by Patients in Anonymous Online Forums
A High Incidence of Perineal Post-Related Complications After Hip Arthroscopy Is Self-Reported by Patients in Anonymous Online Forums Open
Identifying and evaluating self-reported patient information in online medical forums can provide important information about patient experiences and outcomes.
View article: ASO Visual Abstract: Treatment and Outcomes of Proximal Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
ASO Visual Abstract: Treatment and Outcomes of Proximal Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Open
View article: Excluding Hollow Viscus Injury for Abdominal Seat Belt Sign Using Computed Tomography
Excluding Hollow Viscus Injury for Abdominal Seat Belt Sign Using Computed Tomography Open
The prevalence of HVI among patients with an abdominal SBS and negative findings on CT is extremely low, if not zero. The practice of admitting and observing all patients with abdominal SBS should be reconsidered when a high-quality CT sca…
View article: A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I–III thymic carcinoma
A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I–III thymic carcinoma Open
OBJECTIVES The oncological efficacy of minimally invasive thymectomy for thymic carcinoma is not well characterized. We compared overall survival and short-term outcomes between open and minimally invasive surgical (video-assisted thoracos…
View article: Utilizing a 3D printed model of the mediastinum to teach thoracic anatomy and its visual-spatial relationships to medical trainees
Utilizing a 3D printed model of the mediastinum to teach thoracic anatomy and its visual-spatial relationships to medical trainees Open
Natalie S. Lui
View article: Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample
Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample Open
In this generalizable study, medical and surgical management of pulmonary aspergillosis were comparable in terms of inpatient mortality. However, non-elective admission and patients with select comorbidities have significantly worse outcom…
View article: Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy
Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy Open
In this analysis, postoperative infection was the most common reason for short-term readmission. Dysphagia and pneumonia were common reasons for both short- and intermediate-term readmission of patients following esophagectomy. Interventio…
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View article: Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65‐year‐olds become Medicare‐eligible
Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65‐year‐olds become Medicare‐eligible Open
Background A Medicare effect has been described to account for increased health care utilization occurring at the age of 65 years. The existence of such an effect in cancer care, where it would be most likely to reduce mortality, has been …
View article: Challenges in lung cancer screening: a review of implemented programs
Challenges in lung cancer screening: a review of implemented programs Open
Lung cancer screening (LCS) with annual low-dose computed tomography has been shown to have a mortality benefit in high-risk individuals. After publication of the National Lung Screening Trial in 2011, the United States Preventive Services…
View article: The role of induction therapy for thymic malignancies: a narrative review
The role of induction therapy for thymic malignancies: a narrative review Open
Advanced thymic epithelial tumors pose a clinical dilemma for surgeons and medical oncologists. Given the prognostic importance of obtaining a complete resection, interventions that improve resectability may have profound implications. The…
View article: Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Delayed Surgery for Early-stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Delayed Surgery for Early-stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer Open
Objective: To evaluate the overall survival of patients with operable stage IA non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who undergo “early” SBRT (within 0–30 days after diagnosis) versus “delayed” surgery (90–120 days after diagnosis). Summary o…
View article: Robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy with combined stapled/sewn anastomosis
Robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy with combined stapled/sewn anastomosis Open
The esophagectomy remains the primary modality of treatment for localized esophageal cancer.A formidable operation for surgeons given its technical complexity and associated morbidity and mortality.Accordingly, a minimally invasive approac…
View article: The global rise of 3D printing during the COVID-19 pandemic
The global rise of 3D printing during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Patient Expectations After Collis Gastroplasty
Patient Expectations After Collis Gastroplasty Open
This case series study examines short-term and long-terms outcomes in patients who have undergone Collis gastroplasty with fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair.
View article: Use of durable mechanical circulatory support on outcomes of heart–kidney transplantation†
Use of durable mechanical circulatory support on outcomes of heart–kidney transplantation† Open
The use of preoperative MCS in patients undergoing combined HKTx was not found to affect renal graft function post-transplantation and does not seem to be associated with increase in morbidity or mortality.