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Ergometrine Added to Oxytocin Does Not Reduce Blood Loss at Caesarean Delivery
Co-administration of oxytocin and ergometrine is no better than oxytocin alone for decreasing blood loss during emergency caesarean delivery, according to Canadian researchers.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Full Atrial Isolation Improves Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation Procedure
Isolation of the entire posterior left atrium improves the outcomes of patients who undergo the Cox maze procedure, the gold standard surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation, according to a report in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery for April.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Behavioral Intervention May Improve Obstetric Care, Reduce Episiotomy
In a clustered-randomized trial, a multifaceted behavioral intervention increased the prophylactic use of oxytocin during the third stage of labor and reduced the use of episiotomy.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Misdiagnoses Caused in Part by Overconfidence
The rate of diagnostic error is as high as 15%; physician overconfidence and a lack of feedback after diagnosis are the most important contributors to the problem.
WebMD Health News, April 2008
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Radical Prostatectomy a Good Option for Some Older Men With Prostate Cancer
For men aged 70 years and older with prostate cancer but without major co-morbidities and who have a life expectancy of at least 10 years, radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) is "a real option," a New York investigator told Reuters Health.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Valve Replacement Often Best in Low-Flow Aortic Stenosis
Overall, aortic valve replacement appears to be the treatment of choice in the majority of patients with low-flow/low-gradient aortic stenosis, European researchers report in the April 15th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Blood Substitutes Linked to Deaths, MI; FDA Should Have Acted Sooner to Stop Trials, Researchers Say
An analysis of studies involving the use of hemoglobin-based blood substitutes indicates that their use is associated with the increased risks for death and myocardial infarction.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Religion Should Be Considered in Using Porcine and Bovine Surgical Products
Patients of Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faiths may not accept the use of porcine or bovine products during surgical procedures and, therefore, surgeons should make it very clear in the informed consent process whether such products may be used, Australian researchers report.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Immunotherapeutic Reduces Risk for Relapse After Lung Cancer Surgery
In a phase 2 trial, an immunotherapeutic given after surgery for lung cancer reduced the risk for relapse to the extent seen with chemotherapy.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Researchers Point to Flaws in Recent Cancer Studies
Observational studies of treatment outcomes must be viewed with caution, investigators urge.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Cesarean Delivery May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Stroke
A nationwide, population-based study in Taiwan suggests that cesarean delivery is an independent risk factor for stroke.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Physical Exercise May Help Reduce Fatigue During and After Cancer Treatment
A review suggests that physical exercise can help reduce fatigue both during and after treatment of cancer, but evidence is limited to suggest the best type or optimal intensity of exercise.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK
Patients tell FDA panel about serious adverse effects from corrective eye surgery.
WebMD Health News, April 2008
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Chronic Pain Common With Pfannenstiel Incision
Chronic pain is often seen in patients who receive a Pfannenstiel incision as part of an obstetrical/gynecologic procedure and, in moderate-to-severe cases, it is typically related to nerve entrapment, Dutch researchers report in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Salbutamol Curtails Edema After Lung Surgery
Treatment with aerosolized salbutamol (albuterol) accelerates resolution of pulmonary edema in patients who have undergone lung resection, Swiss researchers report in the April issue of Chest.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Laparoscopic Surgery May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates
A retrospective analysis showed that laparoscopic surgery was linked to a 50% reduction in hospital-acquired infection rates and a 65% reduction in hospital readmissions vs open surgery.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Enoxaparin Now Affected by Heparin Contaminant
Some countries have recalled affected batches, although no increase in adverse reactions has been seen.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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High Intake of Dietary Lignans Improves Breast Cancer Survival
A high intake of dietary lignans was found to improve survival in postmenopausal breast cancer patients, although no association was seen in premenopausal women.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Little Physical Activity and High Levels of Obesity in Cancer Survivors
A Canadian study shows that survivors of cancer have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity and that counseling on exercise and diet is warranted in this patient group.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Removable Splints May Be as Good as Casts for Minor Wrist Fractures in Children
A review of trial data suggests that removable splints offer a more tolerable but equally effective alternative to casts in the treatment of minor fractures of the wrist in children.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
