Purpose: To compare rates of revision surgery between primary endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR). In addition, we aimed to assess the influence of fellowship training on revision rates. We hypothesized that ECTR would not be associated with higher rates of revision surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aims of this study were to ascertain the effectiveness and safety of the off-label use of topical timolol as an adjunct treatment for hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds. Furthermore, to review and analyse the existing literature regarding the use of topical timolol on wounds of varying aetiologies.
Method: A systematic review of literature in the English language published between May 1961-May 2021 on the application of topical timolol for hard-to-heal wounds in adults was performed.
Millions of lead (Pb) pipes are still used in the drinking water distribution systems in many regions in the world. Human exposure to Pb from contaminated drinking water continues to be of concern in the United States (U.S.
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