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A Prospective, Single-blind, Randomized, Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS Grifols) as an Adjunct to Hemostasis During Parenchymous Tissue Open Surgeries
… This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of fibrin sealant (FS) Grifols in patients undergoing open … to assess the safety and efficacy of FS Grifols. In both parts of the study, patients will be randomized in a 1:1 … Single-blind, Randomized, Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS …
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John Jones Surgical Society: The 14th Annual Meeting
… The 14th annual meeting of the John Jones Surgical Society centers around the esteemed career of Dr. Kenneth A. Forde, who was a pioneer in colorectal … John Jones Surgical Society: The 14th Annual Meeting …
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Surgeons Urge a Culture Shift to Protect Sleep in the Hospital
… The importance of sleep has been well studied, it’s necessary for healing. … When researchers surveyed medical interns before and after their first year of residency in internal medicine in 2002, … patients’ needs, and systemic support for providers to get quality sleep on a regular basis too. Dr. Azu and Dr. Keller …
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Which Diagnostic Tests are Commonly Performed in the Evaluation Process?
… will be many blood tests. One is performed to determine the presence of the HIV antibody; we will require your consent and results … and any complicating conditions that may exist in other parts of your body. Sometimes we discover conditions that … Which Diagnostic Tests are Commonly Performed in the Evaluation Process? …
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The LESS GERD Trial For Adults Living with Severe Reflux
… disease that affects nearly 65 million people in the United States. 1 It occurs when stomach acid or … (esophagus). The backwash (reflux) irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes GERD. 2 Frequent and troublesome … and regurgitation); and effect of GERD on overall quality of life. Visit www.lessgerd.com for more information …
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A Phase Ib/2, Multicenter, Open-label Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Talimogene Laherparepvec and Ipilimumab Compared to Ipilimumab Alone in Subjects with Previously Untreated, Unresected, Stage IIIB-IV Melanoma
… The purpose of this study is to find out more about talimogene … tumor is not removable by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. The study will be conducted in two parts. … on which part of the study they will participate in, how their disease responds to study drugs, or how their body …
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CytoSorb Reduction of Free Hemoglobin During Cardiac Surgery
… To assess the impact of the CytoSorb device during cardiopulmonary bypass compared to standard of care without CytoSorb. Measures include change in plasma … CytoSorb Reduction of Free Hemoglobin During Cardiac Surgery …
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A Multi-Center, Randomized, Prospective, Open-Label Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Hepatitis C Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), Civacir, in Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients
… The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of Civacir® to prevent the recurrence … Prospective, Open-Label Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Hepatitis C Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), Civacir, …
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A Phase 2 open-label study in patients with recurrent Genotype 1 hepAtitis C post orthotopic Liver transplAnt to eXplore the safety and efficacY of simeprevir and sofosbuvir with and without ribavirin
… The purpose of this study is to evaluate sustained virologic response 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12) following 12 weeks of simeprevir … 1 hepAtitis C post orthotopic Liver transplAnt to eXplore the safety and efficacY of simeprevir and sofosbuvir with and …
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The Heart-Growth Project: An Innovative Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
… David Kalfa, MD, PhD, has received a grant from the CHD Coalition to create and test a new type of heart valve that can grow and conform to the patient’s … need for multiple surgeries and greatly improving their quality of life. More than 40% of these patients require the …
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The Wedding Goes On, Thanks to Columbia’s Mobile ECMO Team
… Groom-to-be Eric Long became sick the evening of his wedding rehearsal dinner, and by the next day, he was diagnosed with severe lung failure. See … The Wedding Goes On, Thanks to Columbia’s Mobile ECMO Team …
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LYMPHA study results published in Annals of Surgical Oncology
… The innovative LYMPHA procedure prevented lymphedema in 90% of patients undergoing breast surgery, according to a study … October 15, 2015, in the Annals of Oncology . Lymphedema is painful, debilitating swelling of the arm, hand, torso, or … LYMPHA study results published in Annals of Surgical Oncology …
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Fixing the Gap in Breast Cancer Care in African American Communities
… MD Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. In the United States, it is the second leading cause of death, and it is estimated that 39% of men and 27% of women will be diagnosed with invasive cancer in their lifetime - that’s more than one in three people. …
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Naltrexone Implant a Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
… like hydrocodone, oxycodone, heroin, and fentanyl do to the brain. Opioids work on the same reward receptors as … your brain changes after each use, it adapts; and feelings of euphoria dampen. Now, the opioid is creating new circuits, … at a moment when someone's really motivated to get over their addiction, they’ll be willing to come in and have a …
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