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Analysis: Control Reduces Cardiovascular Risk By 42%
Results of a new analysis of the Treating to New Targets (TNT) study show that intensive low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol-lowering in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) whose systolic blood pressure was less than 140 mmHg reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events, includ
Prospective Study Of The Long-Term Effects Of Shock Wave Lithotripsy On Renal...
UroToday.com - The debate regarding the long-term effects of SWL on patient hypertension and diabetes continues.These researchers from Egypt prospectively randomized 100 patients with a single, 2 cm or less renal stone and similar BMI's, treated with unilateral SWL on an electrohydraulic (Dornier MFL 5000) or an electromagnetic (Dornier Lithotripter S) lithotripter unit.
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy: Description Of Technique
UroToday.com - This study out of Boston Children's by Passerotti, et al described the group's technique utilizing robotics for ureteroureterostomy in patients with mid ureteral obstructions. The group had 3 patients, 2 who were boys and 1 girl with their ages being 4.7, 9.6 and 14.3 years. These patients all had mid ureteral strictures and obstruction.

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