Association of Hysterectomy With Hypertension Incidence in Korean Women: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study
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Association of Hysterectomy With Hypertension Incidence in Korean Women: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

This nationwide Korean cohort study found that hysterectomy is associated with a modestly increased risk of developing hypertension in women aged 40 to 59 years, particularly in those with elevated post-surgical hemoglobin levels and after adnexa-sparing procedures.
Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies on Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Undergoing Revascularization: Insights from the MINT Trial
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Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies on Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Undergoing Revascularization: Insights from the MINT Trial

This prespecified analysis of the MINT trial evaluates how liberal versus restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategies affect 30-day outcomes in acute MI patients, focusing on those undergoing revascularization, revealing nuanced risk profiles for cardiac death based on revascularization status.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Reduces Reintervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Insights from the Multicentre DRA-GOO Trial
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Reduces Reintervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Insights from the Multicentre DRA-GOO Trial

A multicentre RCT demonstrated that endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) significantly lowers 6-month reintervention rates and improves gastric outlet obstruction symptoms compared to duodenal stenting in unresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction.