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In children with treatment-resistant dysfunctional voiding, the use of botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) helps with postvoid residuals (PVR), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and incontinence, according to a study.

Botulinum toxin-A beneficial to children with treatment-resistant dysfunctional voiding

Women fare better than men after Impella-assisted HR PCI

Women undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR PCI) appear to have better survival outcomes following hospital discharge compared with men, despite being older and having a more complex coronary artery disease, according to data from the IMPELLA-PL registry.

Women fare better than men after Impella-assisted HR PCI

Deep learning-enabled echocardiographic readings help predict CV outcomes

Deep learning interpretation of echocardiographic images demonstrates accurate readings of standard measures of left heart structure and function, which are predictive of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, reports a recent study.

Deep learning-enabled echocardiographic readings help predict CV outcomes

Multimodal intervention reduces second-line antibiotic prescriptions for UTI

A multimodal intervention applied in general practice results in a significant decrease in antibiotic prescribing and an increase in guideline adherence among women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), a study has shown.

Multimodal intervention reduces second-line antibiotic prescriptions for UTI

13 Nov 2023

Is TAVR better than surgery for aortic stenosis patients?

Treatment with transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) or surgery in low-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis results in similar and low clinical event rates at 5 years, according to the results of the PARTNER 3 study.

Is TAVR better than surgery for aortic stenosis patients?

TTVR system holds promise for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) using the EVOQUE system was feasible and had an acceptable safety profile in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), according to initial data from the pivotal TRISCEND II trial.

TTVR system holds promise for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Melatonin helps improve pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in COPD

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation, melatonin supplementation leads to improvements in functional capacity, health status, and quality of life, as shown in a study.

Melatonin helps improve pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in COPD

JAK inhibitor use tied to increased odds of acne

Exposure to Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors potentially carries an increased likelihood of developing acne, according to a study.

JAK inhibitor use tied to increased odds of acne

Women more likely to undergo TAVR, at higher risk of in-hospital death

Use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is still not common among young patients, being restricted only to those at increased risk, reports a study in France. Significant differences in sex appear in patient demographics, selection of aortic valve replacement (AVR) modality, and patient outcomes.

Women more likely to undergo TAVR, at higher risk of in-hospital death