Mark Ferguson

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Implementation of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy From a Randomized Controlled Trial Setting to National Practice

June 27, 2020 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

The previous randomized study of minimally invasive esophagectomy vs open esophagectomy (TIME trial) conducted in the Netherlands demonstrated reduced pulmonary complications and LOS with MIE. Compared to the benefits of MIE in those selected high...

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Sybil: A Validated Deep Learning Model to Predict Future Lung Cancer Risk From a Single Low-Dose Chest Computed Tomography

April 19, 2023 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

This study used lung cancer screening trial low dose CT scans to develop a model (Sybil) that predicts the likelihood of development of a lung cancer within the next year....

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A Single-Institutional Experience with 36 Children Smaller Than 5 Kilograms Supported with the Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) over 12 Years: Comparison of Patients with Biventricular versus Functionally Univentricular Circulation

March 28, 2023 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

In a study meant to review outcomes in patients less than 5 kg supported by the Berlin Heart pulsatile ventricular assist device (VAD), it was found that the device is...

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Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement

February 28, 2023 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) carries an increased risk of infective endocarditis. This study used data from the Pediatric Health Information System for the period 2010–2020. Ninety-eight hospital admissions for...

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Ten-Year Outcomes of Off-Pump vs On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Department of Veterans Affairs

April 14, 2022 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

This 10-year follow-up of the ROBY study reports on the primary end points of all-cause death and the composite of death or revascularization among 2203 patients randomized to off-pump or...

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Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Load Versus Placebo in Major Elective Abdominal Surgery (PROCY)

March 21, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

One of the more contentious issues in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs is the role of preoperative carbohydrate loading. This randomized trial demonstrated less need for insulin for treating...

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A Proposal to Mitigate the Consequences of Type 2 Error in Surgical Science

March 21, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

A brief, informative, and helpful article. It highlights alarming reports that 80% to 90% of “negative” randomized controlled trials in surgery are not adequately powered to reliably declare a negative...

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Physicians Must Care for Themselves to Truly Help Others

March 5, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

Physicians are at high risk for burnout, physical disability, and financial deprivation after investing time and money in obtaining their training. This article highlights how physicians can maintain their health...

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The Microbiome, Again

March 3, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

This brief synopsis of an article published in Cell describes how certain skin microorganisms interact beneficially with the host to accelerate wound healing.

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Things Doctors Should Not Do

February 24, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

An alarming list of some crazy things our colleagues have done in the recent past.

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Medical 3D Printing and the Physician-Artist

February 18, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

An interesting article describing the interface between medical 3D printing and art. It briefly outlines current and future applications, and it also describes constraints to the use of this technology.

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FDA Advisors Skeptical of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Regional Pain Control

February 17, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

An FDA advisory committee voted 6-4 against expanding approved indications for liposomal bupivicaine for regional pain control after surgery. This drug is a central element in many institutions’ Enhanced Recovery...

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Say No to Parachute-Based Medicine

February 14, 2018 | Mark FergusonGold Contributor

Interesting article commenting on the perception that some remedies in medicine are so obviously beneficial that testing their effectiveness is a waste of time. As it turns out, many of...

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