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PubMed Articles
Accelerated hypofractionation (HF) using larger dose per fraction, delivered in fewer fractions over a shorter overall treatment time, is presently a consistent possibility for adjuvant whole breast r...
Enhancement of wound closure in diabetic mice by ex vivo expanded cord blood CD34(+) cells.
Diabetes can impair wound closure, which can give rise to major clinical problems. Most treatments for wound repair in diabetes remain ineffective. This study aimed to investigate the influence on wou...
Do we need hybrid operating theaters? : A critical appraisal.
CLINICAL ISSUE: Infrastructural improvements with a combination of interventional and open surgical procedures. STANDARD TREATMENT: Separate performance of interventional and open surgical procedures....
Treatment of retinal arterial branch occlusion with transluminal Nd:YAG laser embolectomy.
BACKGROUND: There is currently no effective therapy for retinal artery branch occlusion (RABO). Transluminal Nd:YAG embolectomy (TYE) was developed to achieve rapid reperfusion; however, it is still a...
Stress incontinence in elderly women.
Stress incontinence is one of the major challenges in geriatric medicine. This is becoming more apparent in routine urology practice with the demographic changes in the population. A thorough diagnosi...
Predictors of Locoregional Recurrence in T1-2N0 Tongue Cancer Patients.
Locoregional recurrence of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) has been considered a poor prognostic entity in terms of survival rate. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence o...
Update carotid artery stenosis.
Stenosis of the extracranial carotid artery is a treatable cause of ischemic stroke and can reliably be detected and graded by vascular ultrasound. The differentiation between symptomatic and asymptom...
Unexpectedly low variation in liver ischemia preconditioning study.
BACKGROUND: Current staging systems do not specifically address cutaneous adnexal carcinomas with eccrine differentiation. Due to their rarity, prognosis and management strategies are not well establi...
News Articles
Miami Vein Center in Miami, FL Touts Safe Varicose Vein Treatments
Miami Vein Center educates Miami, FL patients about safe varicose vein treatments Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Around 24 million Americans suffer from some sort of vein disorder, making these healt...
Body Firming â The Hottest Treatments Available
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 According to a May 14th, 2013 Harperâs Bazaar article entitled âThe Best Body Firmersâ many people are self-conscious about the appearanc...
Woodlands Urologists Offer Comprehensive Men's Health Seminar May 22
Texas Regional Urology doctors will offer a complimentary program discussing current treatment of low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and prostate health. The Woodlands, Texas (PRWEB) May 19, 2013...
Clermont Chiropractor Offers Non-Surgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments
CLERMONT, Fla., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Dr. Kurtis Michaux of Michaux Family Chiropractic, a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) does not have to mean a choice between sur...
Non-Surgical Treatments For Multiple Tumors Move One Step Closer
A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abn...
South Coast MedSpa (SCMS) Laser Hair Removal Treatments Provide 90% Reduction After 3 Years
South Coast MedSpa released its latest written testimonial from a longtime SCMS patient. (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 South Coast MedSpa released a written testimonial, regarding laser hair removal treatment...
Diet Doc’s hCG diet plans work to overcome controlling cravings and overindulging, that often becomes part of patient’s every day routines, through new meal plans filled with whole foods and healt...
Innovative X-ray method advances new treatments for genetic diseases
An international team of scientists using a new X-ray method recorded the internal structure and cell movement inside a living frog embryo in greater detail than ever before.
Study: VEGF inhibitor appears to improve glaucoma surgical outcomes
The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation. Previous work had suggeste...
Rio Salon and Spa, a Beauty Salon in Morro Bay, Undergoes Makeover
Rio Salon and Spa of Morro Bay offers refreshed, upscale décor and expanded spa and salon services in its newly remodeled beauty salon. http://riospaandsalon.com Morro Bay, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 201...
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Companies
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. has developed the next generation of âsmartâ surgical instruments with precision robotics for use initially in orthopedic procedures and the...
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Located in Irvington, New York, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. is a marketer and distributor of brand name over-the-counter healthcare, household and personal care products sold t...
Cancer Genetics, Inc. (CGI) is an emerging leader in the field of personalized medicine, offering products and services that enable cancer diagnostics as well as treatments that are tailored to the...
OvaScience is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of new treatments for infertility. The Companyâs patented technology is base...
Tokai Pharmaceuticals is a U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new treatments for prostate cancer. The companyâs lead drug candidate, TOK-001, is the first i...
Reverse Medical Corporation is a privately-held medical device company focused on expanding the endovascular management of acute stroke and neurovascular disease. The technology p...
The Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition
The Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition is an interdisciplinary partnership dedicated to raising awareness about malnutrition and championing for early nutrition screening, asse...
Trice is pioneering Needle Based Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies for Orthopedics. The companyâs Micro Vision Solutions enable definitive and convenient surgical-grade...
Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NASDAQ:USPH) operates 369 clinics in 43 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of o...
Retrophin is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for rare and life-threatening diseases. Retrophin is currently developing treatments for foca...
Clinical Trials
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study II
A pilot, multicentre randomized controlled study of surgical left atrial occlusion (LAA) in 50 patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter undergoing cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonar...
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AQUAVAN® Injection when used for mild-to-moderate sedation in patients undergoing minor surgical proced...
Rhythm Disturbances After Ventricular Septal Defects
We would like to conduct a retrospective chart review examining the incidence of surgical heart block in children treated in the Cardiac Service Line at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta....
Pegylated Interferon-Alpha-2a in Patients With Malignant Melanoma Stage IIA-IIIB
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjuvant treatment with pegylated interferon-α-2a (PEG-IFN) vs. 'low dose' interferon-α-2a in patients with malignant...
Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Versus Surgical Staples for Closure of Pfannenstiel Skin Incisions
This study compares methods of closure for Pfannenstiel incisions commonly used during gynecological and obstetrical surgery. Patients are assigned to closure by either surgical staples o...
This study is for patients with prostate cancer that is metastatic, progressive, and resistant to hormonal manipulation and mitoxantrone chemotherapy.Patients have previously been treated...
Background: Gastric carcinoma (GC) remains among the most frequent malignancies in Taiwan as well as in the world and also one of leading causes of cancer-related death. Accumulating evid...
Holmium Laser Ablation of the Prostate (HoLAP) Versus KTP Laser Vaporization of the Prostate
Many options currently exist to relieve the symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). At present, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) serves as the surgical standa...
Naltrexone in Two Models of Psychosocial Treatments for Cocaine and Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to see whether naltrexone is safe and useful in preventing alcohol relapse, as well as in decreasing craving for alcohol in people with a diagnosis of alcohol...
We aim to investigate the effectiveness and safety of nitrous oxide (N2O) in anaesthesia. Hypothesis In patients undergoing anaesthesia for major surgery, avoidance of N2O will reduce ho...
Videos
Surgical Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure (Part 7 of 7) | HealthiNation
Procedures, devices and surgery used to treat Congestive Heart Failure. Related Videos: The Failing Heart (Part 1 of 7) | HealthiNation http://www.youtube.co...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Iridectomy
Surgical removal of a section of the iris.
Jehovah's Witnesses
Members of a religious denomination founded in the United States during the late 19th century in which active evangelism is practiced, the imminent approach of the millennium is preached, and war and organized government authority in matters of conscience are strongly opposed (from American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed). Jehovah's Witnesses generally refuse blood transfusions and other blood-based treatments based on religious belief.
Reproductive Health Services
Health care services related to human REPRODUCTION and diseases of the reproductive system. Services are provided to both sexes and usually by physicians in the medical or the surgical specialities such as REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE; ANDROLOGY; GYNECOLOGY; OBSTETRICS; and PERINATOLOGY.
Therapies, Investigational
Treatments which are undergoing clinical trials or for which there is insufficient evidence to determine their effects on health outcomes; coverage for such treatments is often denied by health insurers.
Delivery, Obstetric
Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions.
