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Stem Cell Transplantation for MS Treatment
In this small study of the effect of mesenchymal stem cell treatment, both intravenous and intrathecal, in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis, the treatment was shown to be safe, and there was a trend showing some benefit in slowing disease progression, compared to the sham group. A larger randomized controlled trial is needed to confirm these early findings.
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Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Syndrome
A systematic review of spontaneous intracranial hypotension demonstrates heterogeneity in clinical and radiographic presentations. Diagnostic studies, such as brain imaging and lumbar puncture, may be unrevealing, and the clinician may have to rely on symptom patterns alone to make a diagnosis.
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Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol in Treatment of Focal Seizures Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Cannabidiol used as an add-on therapy for intractable focal seizures in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex was efficacious. Cannabidiol also had an acceptable adverse event profile, but frequently induced transient elevation of liver enzymes.
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Gluten/Celiac Disease Neuropathy
Gluten neuropathy should be suspected in any patient who presents with a neuropathy and has a history of gastrointestinal disease. The diagnosis is made using blood serology plus intestinal mucosal biopsy.
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Long-Term Treatment of Hereditary Amyloid Neuropathy with Patisiran
Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis with polyneuropathy is effectively treated by patisiran, a lipid nanoparticle ribonucleic acid interference that binds to transthyretin (TTR) messenger RNA and inhibits TTR production in the liver, resulting in reduction of the serum TTR concentration. Treatment effect has been sustained during a five-year open-label extension study.
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Orthopedic Excitement in 2021
It is critical to secure commitment from surgeons before investing time and money in preparing facilities for newly approved procedures. Surgeons can provide valuable input on equipment needs. Be aggressive, but be smart.
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Experts Explain How Surgery Centers Can Improve Reprocessing Procedures
Two experts discuss reprocessing surgery center equipment, including where there is room for improvement and how the COVID-19 pandemic altered procedures.
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CMS Report Confirms Need for CRNAs
Tens of thousands of nurse anesthetists helped care for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, making certified registered nurse anesthetists among the top specialties that served Medicare patients in non-telehealth during the first few months of the pandemic.
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Pandemic-Era Infection Prevention Practices Should Continue
Even if the COVID-19 pandemic ends soon, surgery centers likely will need to maintain the same level of infection prevention vigilance they have practiced for more than a year.
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Assess and Address Patients’ Risk Factors Collaboratively
A patient with pre-existing conditions and comorbidities could transform a routine surgery into something riskier. Presurgery assessments can reveal issues related to high risk for transfer, readmission, and overnight stay.