Outcomes at 90 days showed no substantial differences in mortality or readmission, though researchers say small differences could be clinically relevant.
A rare carotid artery pseudoaneurysm complicated by MRSA infection, septic arthritis, and an incidental thigh tumor challenged clinicians but was successfully treated with surgery and targeted antibiotics.
About 15% of patients with parathyroid gland enlargement from chronic kidney disease still require surgery within 10 years of starting dialysis, even with calcimimetics treatment. Surgical failure rates can reach 28%, often due to missed ectopic or supernumerary glands.
A growing number of young Americans lose affordable health insurance at age 26, facing complex Affordable Care Act marketplaces, rising costs, and limited coverage options.
Researchers found that a lower sodium DASH-style diet tailored for type 2 diabetes reduced blood pressure in adults receiving antihypertensive treatment.