Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: Health Consequences of Thymectomy in Adults

  • Does the adult thymus have a purpose and function? Are there any long-term health effects of thymectomy? Tune in to another Swedish Thoracic surgery journal review where we discuss the recent paper out of the NEJM which reports on the health consequences of thymus removal in adults. This paper has been widely picked up by the media and our patients frequently bring it into the office. Listen as we discuss the study population, methods, and potential applications of this paper.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners 
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  • Reviewing the purpose and function of the thymus.
  • Discussing the population, methods, and results of this trial.
  • Discussing the application of this paper and how it may or may not impact clinical practice for thoracic surgeons.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
09/15/2024
Registration Expires: 
09/14/2026
Part of: 
BEHIND THE KNIFE (ENDURING)
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Chloe E. Hanson, MD
  • Kelly Daus, MD
  • Peter White, MD
  • Brian Louie, MD
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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