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Navigating neuroimaging in Alzheimer disease care

PET imaging is playing an increasingly critical role in managing AD, but how can you effectively integrate it into clinical practice? Our expert-led program will empower you with practical strategies and real-world case studies.

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Social media intervention boosts follow-up attendance after CEL surgery

Reminders and education delivered by a smartphone-based social media application improves 3-month follow-up attendance by children undergoing surgery for congenital ectopia lentis.

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Diagnosing perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease

An update on the diagnosis of pfCD, from clinical examination and assessment tools to current imaging practices, innovations in imaging and biomarkers, and diagnosis of isolated perianal Crohn’s disease.

Limited efficacy of GATT surgery in FUS

Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculectomy surgery reduces intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, but these four cases show limited surgical success in glaucoma related to Fuchs uveitis syndrome.

Long-term outcomes after giant cavernous sinus hemangioma

Cavernous sinus hemangiomas are rare vascular tumors characterized by significant intraoperative bleeding which makes management extremely difficult. This case reports the 15 year follow up, without neurological compromise, after successful ligation of the left internal carotid artery during resection. 

Benign vs sinister causes of basal cistern subarachnoid hemorrhage

These six cases demonstrate a variety of causes for SAH in the basal cisterns, highlighting the contrasting clinical and imaging features, how to investigate when they are suspected, and significant differences in management.

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A quick guide to ECGs

Improve your ECG interpretation skills with this comprehensive, rapid, interactive course. Expert advice provides detailed feedback as you work through 50 ECGs covering the most common cardiac presentations to ensure your practice stays up to date. 

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Social media intervention boosts follow-up attendance after CEL surgery

PCC beneficial for post-cardiac surgery bleeding

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Surgery for diverticulitis shows favorable long-term outcomes

Dapagliflozin benefits older people undergoing TAVI

SSIs impair graft and patient survival after liver transplant

NeuroSAFE PROOF of improved robotic prostatectomy outcomes

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Mastering chronic pancreatitis pain: A multidisciplinary approach and practical solutions

Severe pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. In this webinar, experts share the latest insights in pain management for chronic pancreatitis patients. Experts from a range of disciplines discuss pertinent cases and provide practical suggestions for use within clinical practice.

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Case Studies

Limited efficacy of GATT surgery in FUS

Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculectomy surgery reduces intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, but these four cases show limited surgical success in glaucoma related to Fuchs uveitis syndrome.

Long-term outcomes after giant cavernous sinus hemangioma

Cavernous sinus hemangiomas are rare vascular tumors characterized by significant intraoperative bleeding which makes management extremely difficult. This case reports the 15 year follow up, without neurological compromise, after successful ligation of the left internal carotid artery during resection. 

Benign vs sinister causes of basal cistern subarachnoid hemorrhage

These six cases demonstrate a variety of causes for SAH in the basal cisterns, highlighting the contrasting clinical and imaging features, how to investigate when they are suspected, and significant differences in management.

Current Reviews

Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Bipolar and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SCZ), are associated with high rates of obesity and metabolic diseases. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of bariatric …

Necrotizing soft tissue infections: a surgical narrative review

Necrotizing soft tissue infections represent a spectrum of diseases characterized by extensive necrosis involving the skin, subcutaneous tissues, fascia or muscles. These infections are generally severe and rapidly progressive, often accompanied …

Risk Factors for Scar Formation After Thyroidectomy and Advances in its Prevention and Treatment

An open thyroidectomy typically results in a “suicide” wound in the neck measuring approximately 4 to 6 cm in length. In the event that this wound develops into a hypertrophic scar, it can lead to significant psychological and quality-of-life …

Imaging in penetrating neck injuries

The neck is a close compartment wherein many vital structures like carotid and vertebral vessels, larynx, trachea, pharynx, oesophagus and spinal cord are packed closely. As a result penetrating neck injury with either sharp objects like knife or …

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Mavacamten shows long-term efficacy in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Limited efficacy of GATT surgery in FUS

Multilevel-Single Stage–Functional Rhinoplasty & BRP (Barb Reposition Palatoplasty) in Surgical Management of Primary Snorers, UARS and Mild OSA

Robotic approach does not eliminate first assistant in bariatric surgery compared to laparoscopy

Managing pain in pediatric cardiac surgery

Creatine Supplementation Prior to Strength Exercise Training Is Not Superior in Preventing Muscle Mass Loss Compared with Standard Nutritional Recommendations in Females After Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study

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Patient Cases

Improve your ECG interpretation skills with this comprehensive, rapid, interactive course. Expert advice provides detailed feedback as you work through 50 ECGs covering the most common cardiac presentations to ensure your practice stays up to date. 

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Severe pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. In this live webinar, experts shared the latest insights in pain management for chronic pancreatitis patients. Experts from a range of disciplines discussed pertinent cases and provided practical suggestions for use within clinical practice.

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Further Reading

Handedness and Laterality in Plastic Surgery and Outcome—A Retrospective, Two-Center, Evaluator-Blinded Study

Small asymmetries regarding the aesthetic outcome in bilateral operation sites are common and part of the informed preoperative consent. The assumption of the surgical outcome of the operative site corresponding to the dominant hand (e.g., right …

Necrotizing soft tissue infections: a surgical narrative review

Necrotizing soft tissue infections represent a spectrum of diseases characterized by extensive necrosis involving the skin, subcutaneous tissues, fascia or muscles. These infections are generally severe and rapidly progressive, often accompanied …

Polarized Dermoscopy and Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy of Basal Cell Carcinomas in the H- and Non-H-Zones of the Head and Neck

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and the most frequently diagnosed cancer overall [ 1 , 2 ]. According to global statistics, one in five individuals will develop BCC in their lifetime, with incidence increasing with …

Function-preserving gastrectomy based on the sentinel node concept prevents osteosarcopenia in patients with gastric cancer

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality [ 1 ]. According to Japanese treatment guidelines for gastric cancer, early gastric cancer (EGC) that is not eligible for …

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