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Did you know that treating skin cancer treatment is often associated with common MYTHS, like: Surgery is the Only Option: While surgery is a common and effective, it's not the only option available for non-melanoma skin cancer. Superficial radio therapy (SRT) is among the alternatives, and offers comparable cure rates. Natural Remedies Are Sufficient: Some people believe that natural or home remedies can effectively treat skin cancer, but natural substances are generally not considered a substitute for medically proven treatments like surgery, superficial radio therapy, or chemotherapy. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment. #sensushealthcare #SRT #nonmelanomaskincancer

The administration of intraoperative intravenous lidocaine, specifically at a dose of 1 mg/kg for more than 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion at 1.5 mg/kg/h until the end of surgery, has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to a study. View the complete article below ⤵️ #musculoskeletal #rheumatology #rheumatologist

This year's Mason Lecture at American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) was one to remember by, the one and only, Dr. Paulina Salminen. Amazing work conducted via the #SLEEVEPASS trial and this wonderful #calculator was developed utilizing merged data from the two large randomized clinical trials; the #Finnish SLEEVEPASS and #Swiss #SMBOSS trials. A great resource to evaluate treatment outcomes in #metabolic #bariatric #surgery as well as obesity-management medications. #ASMBS #RCT #OutcomesData #WLS #OMM #Medtronic #MedtronicEmployee https://lnkd.in/g6duH4q3

🧠💡 Exciting Update from our Neurospine Foundation: Our latest research findings shed light on the long-term outcomes of cervical total disc replacement CTDR with the M6-C implant. 📊 Key takeaways from our study: 🔍 Periprosthetic osteolysis was observed in 44% of implants at an average of 8 years post-op. 🔍 10% of implants experienced severe osteolysis, necessitating revision surgery. 🔍 Patients with severe osteolysis reported significantly poorer arm pain and health scores. 🔍 Notably, all cases of severe osteolysis were identified in male patients at the C5/6 level. 🔍 High-grade heterotopic ossification was noted in 34% of implants during the 8-year follow-up period. These findings underscore the importance of ongoing clinical and radiographic monitoring post CTDR with the M6-C. Our recommendation: Vigilance is key to ensuring optimal patient outcomes. 🌟 Read more about our groundbreaking research and its implications in the full article in the European Spine Journal here 👇🏼 #NeurospineFoundation #CTDR #researchupdate #spinehealth Contributors: Dr. med. Sonja Häckel Jessica Gaff Alana Celenza Paul Taylor Michael Kern Andrew Miles @Gregory Cunningham

TURP Real World Data with proudP According to the AUA guideline, surgery is recommended for BPH patients with secondary conditions such as poor kidney function, refractory urinary retention, recurrent UTIs, bladder stones, gross hematuria, and/or LUTS/BPH refractory or intolerant medical therapies. Recently, a patient with a prostate size exceeding 80g underwent Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) surgery. Before the procedure, he experienced severely-interrupted several urinary flows throughout urination. Following TURP, he recovered a perfect bell-shaped curve with a peak flow rate (Qmax) of 19.4 ml/sec. Additionally, his IPSS scores improved (20 points -> 9 points) within a month post-procedure. Do you want to learn more about patient-generated real-world data to support your treatment efficacy? Come meet us at AUA 2024 and SoBPD in San Antonio, TX! Visit the Booth #132 or book your slot here: https://lnkd.in/g9FpiFFW

This study aimed to evaluate the association between the amount of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) received and the use of escalated spine care, such as imaging studies, injection procedures, emergency department visits, surgery, and/or opioid medications among patients with low back pain. 🔥 Findings The findings revealed that low (1 visit) and moderate doses (2 to 12 visits) of SMT were associated with a decreased risk of escalated spine care and individual interventions when compared to no SMT. (>12 visits) The high dose of SMT, however, showed mixed associations, with an increased risk of imaging studies and decreased risk of injections and ED visits while having no significant association with surgery, opioids, and escalated spine care. 🔥 These results are consistent with previous studies that have found similar associations between SMT and reduced healthcare utilization and improved outcomes for patients with low back pain. 🔥 The findings highlight the importance of considering the dose of SMT when making decisions about the management of low back pain. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283252

A young patients with severe multivessels disease treated with multiple PTCA. He had a early recurrence of intrastent stenosis in previous double percutaneous PTCA with left main involvement. A pre-op MRI showed a true aneurysm of the inferior wall with intracavitary thrombosis partially treated with warfarin. The question is: why do you treat three/ for times with percutaneous PTCA in presence of ventricular thrombosis. Why do you prefer anticoagulation and dual antiplatelet therapy to surgery therapy with high risk of bleeding? Today the patient finally was submitted to myocardial rivascularisation and correction of the posterior aneurismectomy with patch in Dacron with removal of the residual thrombus, also mitral pre operative moderate mitral insufficiency was completely restored.

Types of ovarian cysts -Follicular cysts: are usually harmless and often disappear without treatment. -Cysts of the corpus luteum: may develop after ovulation and usually resolve without treatment. -Endometrioma cysts: are related to endometriosis and can be painful. Dermoid cysts are usually benign but can become enlarged and require removal. -Pathological cysts: which may be malignant and need more treatments. Ovarian cysts can be primary (physiological) or non-primary (pathological). Physiological cysts usually heal without treatment, while pathological cysts may require medical intervention. There are different methods for ovarian cyst surgery: 1- Laparoscopy 2- Laparotomy 3- Cystectomy 4- Oophorectomy Before surgery, the doctor usually performs diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan to determine the size, location, and type of cyst. Blood tests may also be done to check tumor markers and hormone function.

Coronary artery revascularization is a term used to describe treatments for coronary artery disease (CAD). It involves one of two main methods: coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CABG, also known as open heart surgery, involves making a large incision on the chest and grafting a vein from elsewhere in the body to the coronary artery. PCI, on the other hand, involves the insertion of a catheter into the coronary artery and using a device to open a blockage. Both methods can be effective in improving blood flow to the heart, but CABG is typically seen as a more invasive and higher-risk procedure, while PCI is generally considered to be less invasive. To determine whether revascularization is the best treatment approach for a particular patient, doctors typically take a number of factors into account, including the severity and location of the blockages, the patient's overall health, and their individual risk of complications associated with each procedure. While both revascularization methods have their benefits, the best approach ultimately depends on the specific circumstances of each patient.