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SURGERY FOR COLORECTAL CANCER IN ELDERLY PATIENTS
Colorectal cancer is the most common malignant disease in elderly people, with over 70% of cases occurring in those aged 65 years or older. Doctors often have to decide whether surgery will be worthwhile in terms of the patient's life expectancy and the quality of life they can expect after surgery. In fact, fewer elderly patients undergo surgery... view more... (2000-09-14)
Inhibition of GRK2 is protective against acute cardiac stress injuries
Inhibition of a protein known to contribute to heart failure also appears to be protective of the heart in more acute cardiac stress injury, namely ischemia reperfusion. view more (2009-11-18)
Waiting times too long for bariatric surgery
Obesity is now acknowledged as a chronic disease with a number of related complications, and its prevalence has reached alarming epidemic proportions. view more (2009-06-04)
No justification for denying obese patients knee replacements
There is no justification for denying obese patients knee replacement surgery: They benefit almost as much as anyone else from the procedure, concludes a small study published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2008-07-24)
Proposals to regulate cosmetic surgery will not protect the public
Government proposals for regulating cosmetic surgery in the United Kingdom would permit unqualified surgeons to remain in practice, according to an editorial in this week's BMJ. The proposals demand only that surgeons be medically qualified and have attended some postgraduate courses, despite unanimous advice from the profession on the importance... view more... (2002-05-22)
Valve implantation on the beating heart
Transcatheter valve implantation is a newly developed technique for the curative treatment of high-grade aortic stenosis. It is likely to be of benefit especially to elderly, multimorbid patients for whom the risk of open heart surgery would be too great. view more (2009-04-21)
TREATING DEPRESSION IMPORTANT FOR REDUCING DEATH AFTER BYPASS SURGERY (p 604)
Issue 23 August 2003 Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 22 August 2003. Authors of a US study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how a substantial proportion of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery are clinically depressed-and that treating depression after surgery could substantially reduce the risk of death among these... view more... (2003-08-20)
Psychologist develops post-operative care for heart patients in Bermuda
A psychologist at the University of Liverpool is helping to create a potentially life-saving post-operative care service for heart patients in Bermuda. view more (2008-04-10)
Robot-assisted, laparoscopic surgery for vaginal vault prolapse found to be effective
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that laparoscopic surgery assisted by a surgical robot to fix vaginal vault prolapse, a collapse of the vagina that can occur after a hysterectomy, is an effective option to the traditional, open surgical repair when measured at least a year after the surgery. view more (2006-07-24)
ICDs effective in helping to prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with certain heart disorder
High-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy appear to have reduced risk of sudden cardiac death with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that terminates dangerous heart rhythm disorders. view more (2007-07-25)
Study compares specialty orthopedic and general hospitals
Specialty orthopedic hospitals serve a healthier population of Medicare patients compared to general hospitals, according to a new study by investigators at the University of Iowa and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Iowa City Health Care System. view more (2007-08-01)
CELL TRANSPLANTATION COULD RESTORE CARDIAC FUNCTION AFTER HEART ATTACK (p 491)
Issue 8 February 2003 Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 7 February 2003 French authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET describe the preliminary success of transplanting muscle stem-cells from the thigh to the heart to restore damaged cardiac tissue after heart attack. The procedure was done in a 72-year-old man and resulted... view more... (2003-02-05)
Clitoral Surgery Could Impair Sexual Function For People With Intersex Conditions (pp 1236, 1252)
UK researchers highlight in this week's issue of THE LANCET how clitoral-reduction surgery for infants born with intersex conditions could have a substantial negative impact on sexual functioning in adulthood. Around 1 in 2000 births result in intersex conditions--abnormal development of the reproductive system--which is often characterised by... view more... (2003-04-09)
'Sewer gas' induces suspended animation without decreasing blood pressure
Hydrogen sulfide gas can induce a state of suspended animation in mice while maintaining normal blood pressure, a finding that researchers hope will one day help treat critically-ill patients. view more (2006-10-09)
Two thirds of sports doctors have inadequate first aid skills
Two thirds of sports doctors are incapable of demonstrating proficiency in first aid skills under examination, shows research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The research, from the University of Bath, focused on the performance of candidates seeking to obtain a diploma in sports and exercise medicine. The diploma includes proficiency... view more... (2001-03-22)
Bonn scientists discover new hemoglobin type
Scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered a new rare type of haemo-globin. Haemoglobin transports oxygen in the red blood corpuscles. view more (2008-03-18)
Light to moderate drinking reduces risk of cardiac events, death
Older adults who consume one to seven alcoholic beverages a week may live longer and have a reduced risk for cardiac events than those who do not drink-an association that appears independent of the anti-inflammatory effects of alcohol. view more (2006-07-25)
Older surgical patients at greater risk for developing cognitive problems
Patients over the age of 60 who have elective surgeries such as joint replacements, hysterectomies and other non-emergency, inpatient procedures, are at an increased risk for long-term cognitive problems, according to a new study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers. view more (2008-01-03)
7 years without a nose
Patients whose nose has been destroyed by a tumor or injury carry a severe psychological and social burden. Esthetic reconstruction ranges among the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. view more (2008-11-07)
Screening reduces mastectomy rates
The introduction of breast screening has brought about a reduction in mastectomy rates, despite recent suggestions that screening increases the number of mastectomies as a result of overdiagnosis, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Between 1990 and 1996, over 59,000 women aged 50-69 years were invited to at least one breast screen as part of the... view more... (2002-08-21)
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