Study: Volume matters in high-risk orthotopic heart transplant patientsCardiovascular BusinessUndergoing orthotopic heart transplantation at high-volume centers (those who perform more than 15 procedures per year) leads to better outcomes, according to…
Sarcopenia Predictive of Mortality in Cirrhosis – Doctors Lounge
Sarcopenia Predictive of Mortality in CirrhosisDoctors LoungeIn patients with cirrhosis being evaluated for liver transplantation, sarcopenia is associated with increased mortality and significantly lower median survival time, according to research pub…
NHS patients may be denied new prostate cancer drug – Best Medical Cover
Daily MailNHS patients may be denied new prostate cancer drugBest Medical CoverThe National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says that abiraterone in combination with prednisone or prednisolone is not recommended for men with prostat…
Rituximab possible treatment option for patients with primary biliary cirrhosis – Eureka! Science News
Rituximab possible treatment option for patients with primary biliary cirrhosisEureka! Science NewsAn open-label study of rituximab, a monoclonal antibody for human CD20, was shown to be safe in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) who had an …
Regenerative medicine: the future of organ donation? – Dentistry IQ
Regenerative medicine: the future of organ donation?Dentistry IQ(Boston) — As we face a severe and worsening shortage of donor organs, Dr. Anthony Atala says we should look to a new approach: regenerative medicine. “Regenerative medicine promises t…
Dr. Reddy's Lab third quarter net jumps to Rs.513 crore – The Hindu
The HinduDr. Reddy's Lab third quarter net jumps to Rs.513 croreThe HinduThe growth was led by the high value launch of Olanzapine 20 mg which alone accounted for revenue of $99 million, new products launched in the last 12 months and strong volume…
Hospitals face Medicare penalties for readmissions – Morris Daily Herald
Hospitals face Medicare penalties for readmissionsMorris Daily HeraldBy Deborah L. Shelton and Jordan Rau — Chicago Tribune CHICAGO (MCT) — St. Bernard Hospital has received a five-star rating for its congestive heart failure program — yet soon m…
The only easy decision about organ donation is registering as a donor – Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)
Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)The only easy decision about organ donation is registering as a donorPhiladelphia Inquirer (blog)But should emotion be the key arbiter of decisions regarding organ donation? At this very moment there are 72395 people in the …
Red Cross highlights blood donation during Black History Month – WJBC News
GothamistRed Cross highlights blood donation during Black History MonthWJBC NewsThe American Red Cross is hoping to replenish its blood supply after the holidays. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross is hoping Black…
Organ donor shortage versus transplant rates – OUPblog (blog)
Organ donor shortage versus transplant ratesOUPblog (blog)By David Talbot In addition to these changes, organ donation surgery became restricted to six zones whereas before the ODTF recommendations, all 26 transplant units in the country contributed to…