💬 Editorial: Among adults with acute uncomplicated #appendicitis, findings from the APPAC trial indicate that antibiotic therapy remains a safe and feasible alternative to appendectomy; the decision "to cut or to keep" should be individualized.
https://t.co/8mM6xivp7e
GLP-1 agonists are not cost-effective compared to gastric bypass for patients with severe obesity if current drug pricing persists, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio exceeding $500,000 per QALY over 10 years. https://t.co/v35da08sPt
It is an honor and privilege to work with such an amazing board @JAMASurgery - lots of exciting and impactful discussion at our editorial board meeting in Chicago today!
Diverticulitis, an inflammatory condition of diverticula, affects roughly 180 per 100 000 people annually in the US.
This Review summarizes current evidence and treatment of diverticulitis.
https://t.co/MkZD2L0RzD @beccabrownmd
@beccabrownmd 🎙️ In this podcast episode, author Anthony Charles of @uvmvermont and JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diverticulitis.
🔗 Listen now on @AMAEdHub: https://t.co/yuq6naTg6W
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” - Hippocrates⚕
I have officially taken my Hippocratic Oath. Here’s to the next chapter of this journey. MD loaded ✅🩺🎓
Yours truly,
Diana L. Nguyen, M.D.
Associate Professor @afonsecaMD was awarded over $295,000 for pancreatic cancer research from the @DeptofDefense.
Her research will "help us get one step closer to mitigation of disparities in the treatment of pancreatic cancer," she says.
💻 Read more: https://t.co/Md1zYoLGlM
We are grateful for the support of our guests at the Classic—over $93,000 was raised for traveling UNC Hospital patients and their loved ones!
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