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Science News for April 17, 2010


Conservative surgery not inferior to nephrectomy

The EORTC 30904 study found that conservative surgery is not inferior to radical renal surgery or nephrectomy, with a slightly higher complication rate. Overall survival rates were shorter on the conservative arm for all randomized patients, but not different for RCC or clinically/pathologically eligible patients.

SourceEuropean Association of Urology·DateApr 17, 2010

Innovation in science

A dual FXR and TGR5 agonist decreases liver damage and modulates hepatic inflammation and fibrosis in a mouse model of PSC. FXR and TGR5 agonists regulate bile acids, glucose, lipids and inflammation.

SourceEuropean Association for the Study of the Liver·DateApr 17, 2010
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

EAU Congress plenary session: Advances in kidney cancer management

The European Association of Urology Congress highlights advances in renal cell carcinoma management, including immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and angiogenesis blockers. New treatments like bevacizumab, sunitinib, sorafenib, temsirolimus, and everolimus have shown promise in stabilizing metastatic kidney cancer for a certain period.

SourceEuropean Association of Urology·DateApr 17, 2010