The novel biomarker CCSA-2 shows high sensitivity and specificity for colorectal cancer and can also accurately indicate the presence of high-risk precancerous lesions. Medscape Medical News
Multibranched stent graft implantation is an effective endovascular treatment for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) that avoids some of the physiologic stresses seen with other types of repair, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
Interruption of major salivary ducts using vascular clips controls saliva and improves quality of life in neurologically challenged children, according to a report in the May issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. Reuters Health Information
Commentary on a study on how posttraumatic stress disorder and depression affect functional outcomes after traumatic injury, published September 2008 in the Annals of Surgery. Medscape General Surgery
Elective appendectomy performed at the time of cesarean delivery does not increase inpatient morbidity, according to results of a randomized controlled trial. Reuters Health Information
