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Experts recommend shortening the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation

New evidence-based research calls into question the conventional three-month blanking period immediately after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, when early occurrences of AF are thought not to predict long-term AF recurrence.

17 Apr 2024

Online video therapy comparable to in-person visits after thumb CMC arthroplasty

For patients undergoing carpometacarpal (CMC) joint surgery for treatment of thumb osteoarthritis, the use of online video instruction for postoperative hand therapy is associated with outcomes similar to in-person therapy visits – while substantially reducing travel time and distance, reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

17 Apr 2024

Deeper sedation with propofol may improve detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy

In patients undergoing colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer, deeper sedation using the anesthetic drug propofol may improve detection of "serrated" polyps -; a type of precancerous lesion that can be difficult to detect, reports a study in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

17 Apr 2024

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in the April issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

17 Apr 2024

Exploring the clinical significance of Im-Recurr in patients with atrial fibrillation after ablation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Immediate recurrence (Im-Recurr), a type of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence occurring during the blanking period after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA), has received little attention.

15 Apr 2024

Understanding regulatory effects of miRNAs on myocardial cell injury after coronary microembolization

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Coronary microembolization (CME) occurs in patients with acute coronary syndrome and is caused primarily by atherosclerotic plaque rupture associated with surgery.

15 Apr 2024

AI offers hope for enhanced cataract surgery in developing nations

While the adequate surgical treatment of cataract is guaranteed in high-income countries, the surgical results in the Global South are often inadequate.

15 Apr 2024

NYU Langone achieves highest-quality kidney and lung transplant results in the U.S.

The NYU Langone Transplant Institute had the highest-quality kidney and lung transplant outcomes in the nation in 2023, according to federal quality data, while its heart and liver transplant programs reached new heights last year.

15 Apr 2024

Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants

Re-perfusing the lungs of an organ donor after the heart has irreversibly stopped beating with a technique called normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) could potentially increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants, according to researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Prague.

13 Apr 2024

Intraoperative anemia linked to higher female mortality after heart bypass surgery

Women are at higher risk of death when undergoing heart bypass surgery than men. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have determined that this disparity is mediated, to a large extent, by intraoperative anemia-;the loss of red blood cells during surgery.

13 Apr 2024

Non-invasive imaging test identifies patients needing heart procedures

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. ,

13 Apr 2024

Heart transplant recipient's journey: From patient to advocate

Glen Kelley's journey as a heart transplant recipient came full circle today in Prague, as he addressed attendees of the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), including members of his own care teams.

12 Apr 2024

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

While Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about five percent of the general pediatric population, 80 percent of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Continual OSA results in poor health, including disruptions to cognitive development and functioning, leading physician-researchers from Mass General Brigham to investigate better methods to treat these patients as early as possible to maximize their health outcomes.

12 Apr 2024

Robotic lung transplantation: A paradigm shift in surgical approach

While debating the pros and cons of robotically assisted lung transplantation, Albert Jauregui, MD, PhD told attendees at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), today in Prague that the time for robotic surgery is now.

12 Apr 2024

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led study.

12 Apr 2024

Treating gum disease during AFib blanking period could reduce recurrence risk

Study evaluates whether treating periodontitis during the blanking period after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation reduces AF recurrence, revealing that comprehensive periodontal care may significantly diminish recurrence rates by addressing inflammation linked to periodontitis.

12 Apr 2024

Xenotransplantation poised to become a clinical reality soon

Speaking today at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation in Prague, Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, said xenotransplantation, hailed as the future of organ transplantation, is poised to become a clinical reality within the next several years.

12 Apr 2024

AI will help heart transplant surgeons to better assess the factors impacting patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence will significantly impact the heart transplantation process by helping physicians better assess the complex factors impacting patient outcomes, according to researchers at today's Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Prague.

10 Apr 2024

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Apr 2024

New study reveals lifestyle factors boosting IVF success

Study investigates the complex relationships between lifestyle choices, fertility-specific quality of life, and the success rates of assisted reproductive technology treatments, offering valuable insights for couples undergoing these treatments.

10 Apr 2024

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Experts recommend shortening the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation

Online video therapy comparable to in-person visits after thumb CMC arthroplasty

Deeper sedation with propofol may improve detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

Exploring the clinical significance of Im-Recurr in patients with atrial fibrillation after ablation

Understanding regulatory effects of miRNAs on myocardial cell injury after coronary microembolization

AI offers hope for enhanced cataract surgery in developing nations

NYU Langone achieves highest-quality kidney and lung transplant results in the U.S.

Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants

Intraoperative anemia linked to higher female mortality after heart bypass surgery

Non-invasive imaging test identifies patients needing heart procedures

Heart transplant recipient's journey: From patient to advocate

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

Robotic lung transplantation: A paradigm shift in surgical approach

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

Treating gum disease during AFib blanking period could reduce recurrence risk

Xenotransplantation poised to become a clinical reality soon

AI will help heart transplant surgeons to better assess the factors impacting patient outcomes

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

New study reveals lifestyle factors boosting IVF success

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