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Read MoreGuideline Update on Primary Cardiovascular Prevention in Women Takes on Conventional and Sex-Specific Risks
A top heart society has issued recommendations that address women’s unique risk factors in addition to conventional risks. The lead author shares key takeaways.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Improves Body Dissatisfaction in Youth
Transgender adolescents receiving pubertal blocking and/or gender-affirming hormone therapy report significant improvements in body dissatisfaction and moderate improvements in depression and anxiety. In this article, pediatric endocrinologist Julia Cartaya, MD, and pediatric psychologist Vanessa Jensen, PsyD, discuss their approach to managing transgender care in children and adolescents, and the impact that gender-affirming care can have on transgender youth.
Updated Vascular Access Guidelines Put Emphasis on Patients’ Individual Needs
The Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Practice Guideline for Vascular Access was recently updated to better reflect patient-centered care. Tushar Vachharajani, MD, Cleveland Clinic’s Director of Interventional Nephrology and Global Nephrology and a member of the KDOQI guidelines writing committee, discusses the new approach and acknowledges that the fistula is not always an optimal access point.
Redeployment Training for Physicians During COVID-19
The need for comprehensive pre-deployment training for ICU and non-ICU providers has become paramount. A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic has developed a web-based learning platform to refresh basic critical care and internal medicine skills.
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Adult Behavioral Units Offer Multisensory Environment
Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital created multi-sensory environment rooms on adult behavioral health units to reduce patient anxiety and agitation.
Antegrade Approach for Coronary CTO: Tapered-Tip, Low-Force Guidewires Deliver Good Results
New study findings suggest that novel guidewires may broaden the spectrum of chronic total occlusion lesions suitable for an antegrade-first wiring approach.
Uncovering the Natural History of Pancreatic Cysts
A study of one of the largest pancreatic cyst databases yields several insights into which cysts may carry malignant potential.
Nurse Specialty Spotlight: Oncology Nursing
May is Oncology Nursing Month! Get an inside look at oncology nursing from one of Cleveland Clinic’s own in this Year of the Nurse specialty spotlight.
What Drew One Young Cardiothoracic Surgeon to Cleveland Clinic
High-level mentorship and chances to apply his statistical training were part of what drew Dr. Daniel Burns here. But a key factor was having broad enough experience with all surgical approaches to easily be objective with patients about their options.