January 2026 in “Rinsho Shinkeigaku” In this case study, a 40-year-old male on finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss developed a stroke due to carotid artery blockage, with potential drug interactions impacting coagulation and blood pressure posited as contributing factors.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study discusses current surgical treatments for ischemic stroke, emphasizing the confirmed effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy, and notes that advances in early recognition and rapid intervention at specialized stroke centers have significantly reduced mortality rates in recent decades.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This review discusses the preliminary results of using rotational thrombectomy for acute dialysis-access graft occlusion in the upper extremity, reporting no new clinical outcomes.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reviews modern treatment techniques for large, life-threatening pulmonary emboli and concludes that pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a safe and effective method, though it remains underutilized. Results are not reported in the abstract.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty leads to a higher proportion of patients requiring smaller femoral components compared to traditional mechanical alignment, with statistical significance observed in femoral sizing differences between the two groups.