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Frailty Tied to Liver Transplant Wait-List Mortality in Cirrhosis

posted February 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

In patients with cirrhosis, frailty is more frequently observed in those with ascites or hepatic encephalopathy and is independently associated with liver transplant wait-list mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in Gastroenterology.

Liver Transplant Wait List May Not Prioritize High-Risk Patients

posted January 31st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The current method for ranking patients on the liver transplantation wait list may not prioritize some of the sickest candidates, according to a study recently published online in Gastroenterology.

More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines

posted January 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults, and surgical interventions is higher for injuries associated with jump parks versus home trampolines, according to a study published in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Thymectomy + PDN Beneficial for Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

posted January 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For patients with non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis, thymectomy plus prednisone confers benefits versus prednisone alone at five years, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in The Lancet Neurology.