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Olfactory Bulb Volume Changes With Sense of Smell
The volume of the olfactory bulb increases as the sense of smell increases and decreases with a loss of smell, German researchers report.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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PET/CT Changes Management in One Third of Recurrent Breast Cancer Patients
Two studies found that positron-emission tomography/computed tomography may detect local or distant recurrence of breast cancer effectively that may influence prognostic restaging of breast cancer.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Mild Hypothermia Therapy Subject of Comprehensive Lancet Review Article
Growing evidence for the use of mild hypothermia therapy to prevent or mitigate permanent neurologic injury from a variety of causes is the subject of a comprehensive review article.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Glycemic Index and Load Linked to Risk for Colorectal and Endometrial Cancer
In a meta-analysis, glycemic index and glycemic load were directly linked with an increased risk for colorectal and endometrial cancer.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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C-Section Linked to Complications in Subsequent Pregnancies
Cesarean delivery in a first pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia, placenta previa, and other complications in later pregnancies, according to a report in the June issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Hypothermia Therapy May Do More Harm Than Good in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypothermia therapy in children with severe traumatic brain injury does not improve neurologic outcome and may increase mortality, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Blood Substitute Safely Reduces Need for Transfusion Following Elective Surgery
A hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC-201, Biopure Corporation) appears to be a safe substitute for blood transfusion, according to results of a multinational, phase III clinical trial among patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Risk Factors for Infection After Liver Transplantation Identified
In a new study, Spanish researchers have identified several factors that are predictive of surgical site infections (SSIs) following orthotopic liver transplantation.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Reclast and Recothrom
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for zoledronic acid injection (Reclast), and a new packaging size and format for thrombin [rDNA origin] topical solution (Recothrom).
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduces Risk for Postpartum Perineal Wound Complications
Women who received antibiotic prophylaxis vs placebo had reduced rates of perineal wound complications by 2 weeks postpartum, according to a prospective, randomized controlled trial.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Rebleeding Often Occurs After Embolization of Gastroduodenal Hemorrhage
Angiographic embolization for gastroduodenal hemorrhage can be achieved technically in most patients, but in-hospital rebleeding occurs in almost half of cases, researchers report in the May issue of the Archives of Surgery.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Carotid Stenting Increasing in US, Mortality Falling
From 2001 to 2005, the number of carotid artery stenting (CAS) procedures performed annually in the US has more than doubled, according to study findings presented last weekend at the Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Molecular Phenotypes in Breast Cancer May Differ Between Primary Tumor and Sites of Recurrence
Sites of relapse and metastases might have different molecular phenotypes than the primary tumor in breast cancer, which might affect treatment decisions.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Herceptin, Eloxatin, Extended-Release Venlafaxine HCl
The FDA has approved new treatment regimens for trastuzumab (Herceptin), labeling updates for oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), and a new generic formulation for extended-release venlafaxine HCl.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Teamwork Slashes Cardiac Surgery Wound Infection Rates
A multidisciplinary approach to maintaining optimal glycometabolism in cardiac surgery patients has led to an impressive reduction in deep sternal wound infection rates at one New England hospital.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Excision Not Required for Lobular Neoplasia
Lobular neoplasia, a common incidental finding on core needle biopsy of the breast, does not mandate excision, according to a report in the May 15th issue of Cancer.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Lapatinib May Offer "No-Chemo" Option in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Studies have shown benefit from lapatinib monotherapy, and lapatinib in combination with trastuzumab, bevacizumab, and the investigational agent pazopanib.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Steroid-Free Regimen Produces Comparable Rates of Mortality and Graft Loss
Kidney transplant patients experience fewer cardiovascular adverse events when withdrawn from steroids.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Similar Outcomes for Patients After Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Cancer Resection
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection and open colectomy provide similar long-term patients outcomes, according to a new report.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Salivary Duct Clips Control Drooling in Neurologically Impaired Children
Interruption of major salivary ducts using vascular clips controls saliva and improves quality of life in neurologically challenged children, according to a report in the May issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
