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Repeat Tubal Procedures Up After Hysteroscopic Sterilization

posted January 22nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Hysteroscopic sterilization is associated with an increased risk for additional tubal intervention within seven years compared with laparoscopic sterilization, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Exome Sequencing Beneficial for Pediatric Kidney Recipients

posted January 22nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Whole-exome sequencing can identify a genetic cause for almost one-third of pediatric kidney transplant recipients, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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.