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Post-Surgery Bladder Cancer Recurrence Often Fatal
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Overall survival for patients with pelvic recurrence after radical cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is poor, researchers report in the April issue of BJU International. Reuters Health Information
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Anticoagulants May Increase Mortality After Hip and Knee Surgery
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A review of studies looking at anticoagulant prophylaxis after hip and knee arthroplasty reveals that not only do these agents fail to completely prevent pulmonary embolism (PE), their use may actually increase all-cause mortality. Reuters Health Information
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Increased MRSA in Dutch Hospital Related to Animal Contact
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Amphia Hospital Breda in the Netherlands has seen a marked increase in patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) related to animal farming, according to a report in the January 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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