Removal of ovaries during hysterectomy linked to increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death
* Study finds link between removal of both ovaries at the time of hysterectomy and premature death* Increase in incidence of heart disease and cancer, and of deaths…
Existing reprocessing techniques prove insufficient for flexible endoscopes
Current techniques used to clean endoscopes for reuse are not consistently effective, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control,…
Some early stage breast cancer patients may benefit more from breast conserving therapy than from mastectomy
Breast conserving therapy (BCT) is better than mastectomy for patients with some types of early breast cancer, according to results from the largest study to date, presented at…
Gastric bypass helps severely obese teenagers maintain weight loss over long term
Two studies show surgery leads to significant weight loss and health benefits over 5-12 years, but may lead to more surgery and vitamin deficiency in some. Gastric bypass…
The role of NSAIDs in colorectal cancer prevention: a literature review
Abstract Inflammation has long been associated with cancer. COX enzymes play an integral role in inflammation. NSAIDs act on COX enzymes to reduce inflammation. The efficacy of NSAIDs…