Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery An Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between a vein and an artery. Typically, veins are connected to arteries by tiny blood vessels called capillaries. The capillaries bring oxygen-rich blood to other tissues around the body as it circulates through the arteries of the body.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Allyson B. Mullen — With comments due on the proposed LDT rule last week, FDA wasted no time updating the Unified Agenda to indicate that a final rule may be published in April ( here ). We take this date with a grain of salt given the frequency with which these dates are missed and given the volume of comments filed. (It is not entirely clear how many comments were actually logged in; on December 7, FDA showed 19,655 comments, and the next day 6,732.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary One of the things I love about Liz Dzeng’s work is the way in which it draws upon, echoes, and advances our understanding of the influence of culture on the end of life experience. This field is not new. In his book The Hour of our Death Philip Aries described a long evolution in western civilization of cultural attitudes towards dying.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Role of Exercise in Improving Vascular Health Having a healthy vascular system is an important part of living an overall healthy life. Strong blood vessels lead to good circulation which can have a big impact on how you feel physically and how well your body functions. While many factors can affect your vascular health, including genetics and diet, the good news is that exercise can have a noticeable impact on vascular health.

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Laryngomalacia, is the most common cause of infant stridor. Early diagnosis is crucial as it can impact a child’s growth and development. Most infants get better on their own, but those with severe symptoms need surgical interventions like supraglottoplasty. Learn all about diagnosis and management of this common problem in this brief podcast episode.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & James E. Valentine & Charles G. Raver & Frank J. Sasinowski — On December 12, 2023, FDA announced the creation of a new advisory committee specifically for treatments for genetic metabolic diseases, the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee, or “GeMDAC.” As described by FDA’s press release, genetic metabolic diseases are conditions whereby a genetic mutation, generally one that leads to dysfunction of a key protein or enzyme, disrupts the chemical pro

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Larry K. Houck — Last week, in a letter thanking President Joe Biden for his leadership to federally reschedule cannabis, Democratic governors sought to make the case for rescheduling. Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., from Governor Jared Polis et al. , Dec. 5, 2023. The governors (of Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and New York) thanked the President for his leadership in directing the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) to reconsider the current sch

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