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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.

Comorbid Neck Injury Up for Women With Concussion

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Female patients with a concussion-related emergency department visit have an increased risk for comorbid neck injury, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in the Journal of Women's Health.

Paclitaxel Exposure in Vascular Device Not Linked to Mortality

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Exposure to paclitaxel in drug-coated balloons used in procedures for the treatment of symptomatic femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease is not associated with mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Surgical procedures do not appear to provide significant benefit for patients with vertebral fractures, according to a second American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Task Force report published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.