Patient Care
Benefit of Breast Conservation Therapy Confirmed
A community study of 626 women who had breast conservation therapy for invasive breast cancer over a 14-year period showed that the recurrence rate was 4% at five years and 8% at 10 years, confirming the findings of national studies. More...30 Nov -0001
Cryoablation as Effective as Radiation for Prostate Cancer
Five-year data show that cryoablation was virtually as effective as radiation therapy in eliminating prostate cancer in lower-risk patients and can be more effective than brachytherapy in eliminating the disease in medium- to high-risk patients. More...30 Nov -0001
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Ultrasound Poor Detector of Down Syndrome
Ablation of Prostate Cancer by Thermal Rods
Compound Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery
New Software for Pediatric Radiology
Radiofrequency for Treating Nasal Obstruction
Ceramic Knee Replacement Lasts Longer
CEA Test May Benefit Colon Cancer Patients
New Drug Reduces Death Rate from Sepsis
Calcium Scoring Software Cleared by FDA
New Recommendations for Stroke Prevention
US Panel Advises Filtering of Donated Blood
Novel Needle Probe to Detect Breast Cancer
Patent Issued on New Antibiotic Technology
Glucosamine Sulfate Aids Osteoarthritis Patients
Cell Phones May Interfere with Medical Devices
Hypertension Differs in Obese and Lean People
Novel Coated Islets for Diabetes Treatment
Gene-Based Diagnostic Test for Osteoporosis
New Emergency Bandage Slows Bleeding
Unusual Proteins in Blood of Prostate Cancer Patients
Trial of RF Ablation Plus Drug for Liver Cancer
Capnometry Sensor Cleared by FDA
Fast Flu Test Gets FDA Green Light
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