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Variation in Revascularization for Asymptomatic SIHD Unexplained

posted January 18th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For asymptomatic patients with stable ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, there is considerable variation in revascularization practice that is not explained by known factors, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

FDA Investigating Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons, Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents

posted January 18th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted health care providers on Thursday that the agency is investigating the use of paclitaxel-coated balloons and paclitaxel-eluting stents to treat peripheral arterial disease in the femoropopliteal artery because of a potentially increased mortality risk in the long term.

Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients

posted January 17th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Two patients diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis and upper-extremity neuropathy who were treated with peripheral nerve transfer continue to demonstrate functional recovery at two years, according to a case series recently published in Pediatric Neurology.

Personalized Tx May Extend Life in CKD With Small Renal Tumors

posted January 16th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Personalized treatment selection may extend life expectancy in patients with chronic kidney disease and small renal tumors (≤4 cm), according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Radiology.