Annals of surgery
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of extended delay to surgery for stage I NSCLC. ⋯ The mortality risk associated with an extended delay to surgery differs across patient subgroups, and difficult decisions to delay care during the COVID-19 pandemic should take substage and histologic subtype into consideration.
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To identify the difference in presentation, time to treatment, and outcomes between hyperthyroid adults and children referred to surgical evaluation. ⋯ Children with hyperthyroidism were more likely to present with hoarseness and difficulty concentrating than adults. Concentration and communication are critical skills in developing children, and early intervention with definitive therapy may improve such symptoms.