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Preoperative Mammogram Reduces the Need for Mastectomy in Women with DCIS

Over 60% of women who have a form of breast cancer in the milk ducts, called ductal carcinoma in situ, can be spared a mastectomy, according to latest research. More...
08 Feb 2010
Image: The Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Therapy (photo courtesy Medtronic).

Replacement Heart-Conduit Valve Implanted Without Surgery

An innovative transcatheter pulmonary valve offers a nonsurgical valve replacement option for patients with congenital heart disease. More...
08 Feb 2010

SIR Supports Vertebroplasty Treatment for Painful Spine Fractures

The Society of Interventional Radiology is fighting the negative backlash from two controversial studies that compared vertebroplasty to placebo, possibly placing patients with osteoporosis in jeopardy of losing a beneficial treatment. More...
08 Feb 2010

Smallest Microscope Views Live Tissue in Real Time

The world's smallest flexible microscope is diagnosing cancer and other deadly diseases, allowing physicians to treat patients on the spot. More...
03 Feb 2010
Image: The STARLED 5 Surgical Lamp (photo courtesy ACEM Medical).

LED Lamp Illuminates the Operating Field

A light emitting diode based surgical lamp offers reduced dimensions, low energy consumption, high performance, lack of heat, and a superior color-rendering index. More...
03 Feb 2010

CT-Guidance Useful as Alternative Pancreatic Biopsy Method

A new study shows that when endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic masses is problematic, computed tomography-guided biopsy can be used as an alternative method. More...
03 Feb 2010

Computer Model Estimates Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Severely Obese

A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery, according to a new study. More...
02 Feb 2010
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