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The use of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement increased in Germany from 2007 to 2013

Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated

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Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
For children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Men with localized prostate cancer are more likely to survive if they have surgery rather than radiation therapy

Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer

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Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
For women with carpal tunnel syndrome

PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain

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Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
Bridion (sugammadex) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide.

FDA Approves Bridion to Reverse Neuromuscular Blockade

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Drug reverses the effects of rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide
Despite the safety of ovarian conservation

Ovarian Conservation Safe in Endometrial Cancer, but Use Low

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Findings among premenopausal women undergoing hysterectomy
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Improvements in RA Disease Activity With Bariatric Sx

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Fewer patients had moderate to high disease activity, more in remission at 12 months post-op
A more careful selection of patients could help improve the success rate of bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction with the use of one-way endobronchial valves in patients with emphysema

Interlobar Collateral Ventilation Impacts EB Valve Outcomes

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Researchers find more success in emphysema tx when stricter criteria used in patient selection
Women with early-stage breast cancer may survive longer if they opt for lumpectomy followed by radiation

SABCS: In Early Breast CA, Breast-Conserving Tx Beats Mastectomy

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Study suggests 21 percent greater odds of survival after 10 years
The sooner early-stage breast cancer patients have surgery following their diagnosis

Timing May Be Key to Success for Early Breast CA Treatment

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Scheduling the operation as soon as possible after diagnosis seems to raise odds for survival