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Vaginal Hysterectomy Feasible in Nulliparous Women
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Vaginal hysterectomy is preferable for benign uterine pathology even in women without previous vaginal delivery, according to a report in the April Obstetrics & Gynecology. Reuters Health Information
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Religion Should Be Considered in Using Porcine and Bovine Surgical Products
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Patients of Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faiths may not accept the use of porcine or bovine products during surgical procedures and, therefore, surgeons should make it very clear in the informed consent process whether such products may be used, Australian researchers report. Reuters Health Information
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Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
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Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease in most patients before clinical evidence emerges. These findings come from a study by researchers at the University of Southern California, published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Reuters Health Information
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Resynchronization Instantly Boosts Heart Performance
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Resynchronization therapy via implanted devices can have an effect on exercise performance in heart failure patients much earlier than was previously thought, UK researchers report in the January issue of Heart. Reuters Health Information
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