mRNA-1273 Induces Stronger Response Than BNT162b2 for Immunosuppressed
Findings seen in immunosuppressed patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, solid organ transplant recipients
AUA: Pandemic Disruptions Impacted One in Four Prostate, Bladder Cancer Patients
Changes, delays, and cancellation of cancer treatment and ancillary care reported
AUA: Kidney Transplants From COVID-19-Infected Donors Are Safe
Recipient outcomes similar to kidneys from noninfected donors
DDW: Gallstone Disease May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Incidence
Gallstone presentation may be a missed opportunity for earlier diagnosis
TXA Seems Safe for Surgery in High-Risk Patients With IT Hip Fracture
No increased risk for mortality or thromboembolic complications seen with use of tranexamic acid among high-risk patients, entire cohort
Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators Cut Lead-Related Complications
Risk for major lead-related complications much lower with subcutaneous ICD versus transvenous ICD
Mailed At-Home Disposal Kits Up Opioid Disposal Rates
Mailed kits are a potential low-cost, scalable solution, the authors say
New-Onset Depression Common During Surgical Internship Year
Among surgical interns with no depression at baseline, 32 percent had high enough scores on mood surveys to be considered depressed
Virus Found in Pig Heart Transplanted Into Man Who Later Died
Patient had been recovering fairly well from the transplant but then developed symptoms similar to an infection
Rate of Major Complications Low With Living Donor Nephrectomy
Incidence of major complications after hand-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy low at 2.5 percent