Patient Care
First Surgery in Gene Therapy Trial for Alzheimer's
In a groundbreaking 11-hour procedure, doctors at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine have surgically implanted a naturally occurring protein called nerve growth factor (NGF) into the brain of a patient with Alzheimer's disease. More...30 Nov -0001
Cryosurgery for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
A cryosurgery procedure that uses super-cold argon gas to generate an ice ball to freeze cancerous prostate tissue and destroy the gland without harming surrounding tissue is improving the long-term survival of men who experience a recurrence of disease. More...30 Nov -0001
Drug Found to Reduce Stroke in Heart Patients
Study finds that patients treated with atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) upon hospital admission for a mild heart attack or severe chest pain were significantly (59%) less likely to experience a nonfatal stroke within the following four months. More...30 Nov -0001
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