Parasternal thoracotomy via sternocostal disarticulation: a novel surgical approach to the canine thorax.

Objective: To describe the technique and outcomes of a modified paramedian thoracic approach in dogs involving a parasternal thoracotomy via rib disarticulation at the sternocostal joint.

Animals: 93 client-owned dogs.

Methods: Medical records of dogs that underwent parasternal thoracotomy at a private practice between the years 2015 and 2021 were reviewed.

Patient attitudes toward mobile phone-based health monitoring: questionnaire study among kidney transplant recipients.

Background: Mobile phone based remote monitoring of medication adherence and physiological parameters has the potential of improving long-term graft outcomes in the recipients of kidney transplants. This technology is promising as it is relatively inexpensive, can include intuitive software and may offer the ability to conduct close patient monitoring in a non-intrusive manner. This includes the optimal management of comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.