An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for primary prevention in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ICD therapy decreased all-cause mortality in comparison to optimal pharmacological treatment. Findings significantly affected the daily practice of ICD implantation in Europe.

Characterization of the 2019 Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Standardized Letter of Recommendation

The MSDO standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR) was created to improve the efficiency, validity, and stratification of applicants to dermatology fellowship training programs. Grade inflation and limited variability in scores were evident.

CHORIOCAPILLARIS VASCULAR PARAMETERS IN NORMAL EYES AND THOSE WITH PACHYCHOROID WITH AND WITHOUT DISEASE

The study evaluated vascular characteristics of the choriocapillaris in eyes with Pachychoroid. Eyes with pachychoroid disease were defined as those with a history of central serous chorioretinopathy or peripapillary pachyChoroid syndrome. Eyes without disease were defined as eyes with no history of disease with a subfoveal choroidal thickness. Branch per square millimeter was fewer in pachyhoid disease eyes as compared with normal controls. ChoriocAPillaris vascular parameters suggest that pach

Fears of receiving compassion from others predict safety behaviour use in social anxiety disorder over and above fears of negative self-portrayal

Fears of negative self-portrayal are strongly associated with safety behaviour use in SAD. Fears of receiving compassion could motivate those with SAD to engage in safety behaviours to keep others at a distance. The implications of our findings for addressing safety behaviours in the treatment of SAD are discussed.

Efficacy of resuscitative infusion with hemoglobin vesicles in rabbits with massive obstetric hemorrhage

Hemoglobin vesicles have been developed as artificial oxygen carriers. They have the potential to serve as a substitute for red blood cell transfusion. In a study, rabbits received isovolemic fluid resuscitation with an equivalent volume of hemorrhage every 5 minutes. Hemoglobin vesicle infusion may be effective in the initial management of massive obstetric hemorrhage.

Status of private rheumatology in Spain

38% of Spanish rheumatologists are working in private practice. Catalonia has the most private practice doctors, followed by Madrid, Andalusia, and Valencia. The average private practice professional is 49 years old with a working day of 42 hours a week.

Upper abdominal normal organ contouring guidelines and atlas: a Radiation Therapy Oncology Group consensus

12 expert radiation oncologists contoured the liver, esophagus, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), stomach, duodenum, and common bile duct (CBD) Contours were overlaid and compared for agreement using MATLAB.

Paediatric departments need to improve residents' training in adolescent medicine and health: a position paper of the European Academy of Paediatrics

In many European countries, pediatric junior staff has no formal training in adolescent medicine. This position paper proposes a set of competency-based training goals and objectives.

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