No Benefits From Vitamin Supplements In Protection Against Gastro-Intestinal Cancer (pp 1193, 1219) A systematic review and meta-analysis (pooled analysis) of previously published randomised trials in this week's issue of THE LANCET provides strong evidence that antioxidant supplements (such as vitamin supplements) are not effective in protecting against gastro-intestinal cancer. Some combinations of supplements may slightly increase... view more... (2004-09-29)
Implementation of acute care surgery service provides more timely patient care A new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that the establishment of an acute care surgery service can help surgeons at academic medical centers provide more timely care to the growing number of patients who are transferred from the emergency room or smaller hospitals and who require an... view more... (2009-10-12)
A strange case of upper obstructive syndrome Aorto-duodenal fistulae (ADF) are the most frequent aorto-enteric fistulae (80%) and the most frequent presenting sign of ADF is upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGI). view more (2008-02-25)
