Comparing PCSK9 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Strategies Following Myocardial Infarction Using Negative Control Outcomes: A Target Trial Emulation Study
CONCLUSION: A comparative effectiveness study of these treatments using the current approach would likely bias results due to the low number of PCSK9 mAb initiators.PMID:38629975 | DOI:10.1097/EDE.0000000000001730 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rosa Sloot Alexander Breskin Lisandro D Colantonio Andrew G Allmon Ying Yu Swati Sakhuja Ligong Chen Paul Muntner M Alan Brookhart Nafeesa Dhalwani Source Type: research

Extreme —Super obesity and panniculectomy: bipolar radiofrequency scalpel assisted surgery as a valuable option for the most challenging cases
ConclusionsBRS assisted panniculectomy with minimal undermining is a valuable option for patients with extreme or super obesity. At the time of dissection, minimizing undermining and using BRS could make the operation safer and therefore extendable to a larger cohort of patients.Level of evidence: Level IV, Therapeutic; Risk/Prognostic. (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period - 2015 - 2020
CONCLUSION: A broad range of diagnoses is managed through the dermatology inpatient service, particularly as consultations. These services remain essential in the holistic management of patients.PMID:38525631 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2024.v114i1.1098 (Source: South African Medical Journal)
Source: South African Medical Journal - March 25, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: L Mthembu J T Masuka K Duze A Mosam Source Type: research