Let’s be careful about leaping to too many conclusions about the magic wand that is telemedicine, but this is another paper that suggests remote monitoring of high blood pressure may outperform conventional treatment.
Clinical Studies
Everolimus Shines As Meta-Analysis Suggests Lower Thrombosis Rates Than Others
Everolimus stents appear top dog in long term stent thrombosis meta-analysis.
First Patient Enrolled In European Deep Brain Stimulation Registry For Refractory Epilepsy
Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Epilepsy: First patient enrolled in Netherlands some 25 years after DBS was first indicated for essential tremor.
Teleconsultation Avoids Referral In 74% Of Dermatology Cases
A great study in “teledermatology” supports a new approach to GP consultation by involving the specialist dermatologist much more close to the front line. Referrals were reduced dramatically.
Stents vs Medical Therapy: 7000 CAD Pt Meta-Analysis Shows No Significant Difference.
A new publication casts doubt on stenting of stable coronary artery disease patients as a supportable first treatment.
Retrospective Data Analysis Suggests Clinical and Economic Advantages Of VATS vs Open Wedge Resection
Ethicon-Endo-supported retrospective data study says VATS is cheaper and better than open wedge resection.
St.Jude Places Stake In The Ground By Supporting Economic Analysis Of FFR In Asia and Australia
St Jude is pretty bullish about FFR measurement as a diagnostic tool in assessing coronary artery disease, based on favourable outcome from previous studies. It’s now supporting a country-specific evaluation of the cost effectiveness of an FFR-guided intervention strategy for patients with multivessel coronary artery disease in Japan, China, India, Korea, and Australia.
Zimmer Knee Component Questioned In AAOS Paper
Zimmer Nexgen Knee Tibial component under the spotlight as Mayo clinic divulges high rate of loosening.