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Dolly Parton posts 'I ain't dead yet' after sister sparks health concerns - BBC News The singer's sister had asked fans to pray for her after the star postponed gigs due to health issues.

#KidneyStones in the news!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

❓What are they?
💎 Stones that form in kidneys & can fall into the ureter (drainpipe from kidneys to bladder)

❓So what?
😖 They’re linked to pain, infections, lower quality of life, & can need surgery.

❓What causes them?
🤔 Good question!

80 years of #BAUS at #BAUS25. Stay tuned for the 90th and 100th year anniversary photos from this lot!

#BAUS25 catching up with the stone geeks
@celovegrove.bsky.social#goteamendo

The beauty of en-bloc resection!

#ERBT #bladdercancer #NMIBC #UroSoMe

📣Bringing surgical ergonomics tips to #surgsky with #surgergotip

✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy

🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing

✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state

Calling all UK urologists!

Ever had backaches after operating, or suffered an injury?🤕

Please complete this BAUS survey on work-related MSK pain/injury

forms.office.com/e/kSv4in7FYq

Thank you for helping us uncover this under-reported but potentially devastating issue 💪

Farewell to our endourology fellow @schrecendouro.bsky.social!

It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past year at the Freeman, shame that we couldn't keep you!

All the best with your new adventures in 🇨🇭, and looking forward to future collaborations!

Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections | NEJM Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early, appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain. In a multicenter, non...

Landmark trial in NEJM - BALANCE ⚖️

🏗️ 3608 hospitalized pts w/ bacteremia (MC bacteria E. Coli 44%; MC source urinary tract 42%) randomized to 7 vs. 14 days of abx

🎯 7d was non-inferior re: 90d mortality, resistant colonization, abx-related AEs

www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....