Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Found Superior in Femoropopliteal PAD
Higher rate of primary patency of target lesion at 12 months versus angiography with standard balloon
Yearly CT May Adequately Monitor Non-Solid Lung Nodules
Surgery found 100 percent curative, regardless of the time to treatment
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Idarucizumab Deemed Effective for Dabigatran Reversal
Findings among patients with serious bleeding or who require an urgent procedure
Islet Transplantation Safe, Efficient in Five-Year Follow-Up
Islet transplantation restores good and lasting glycemic control, prevents severe hypoglycemia
Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Pre-Op Workshop Cuts Post-Op Maladaptive Behaviors in Kids
Reduction in intensity and incidence of postoperative maladaptive behaviors among children
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note