National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.
“The approval of the SetPoint System, the first-in-class neuroimmune modulation platform, represents a transformative milestone in the management of autoimmune diseases."
In a multicenter study of patients with drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, laser thermal therapy led to seizure freedom in over half of participants after two years, with low complication rates and improved quality of life.
A study of patients who underwent epilepsy surgery in the language-dominant temporal lobe identified key risk factors for early naming decline and found that the degree of early decline predicts long-term recovery.
A study comparing two spine surgeries in older adults found that OLIF significantly reduced hospital stays, complications, and improved back structure compared with TLIF.
Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.
A large French clinical trial found that patients with moderate to severe ARDS who received sevoflurane had fewer ventilator-free days and lower 90-day survival than those sedated with propofol.
New expert consensus statement reveals that women with cardiogenic shock face significant treatment disparities and outlines evidence-based recommendations for improving outcomes.