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
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
Dr. Hyman Muss discusses results from CALGB 49907, presented at ASCO 2008, as well as other relevant issues in the treatment of older women with breast cancer. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
The efficacy of vaginal brachytherapy is comparable to that of eternal beam radiation in the prevention of disease recurrence in high-risk patients with endometrial cancer, but gastrointestinal toxicity is lower. Medscape Medical News
Adhesive disease represents a significant cause of morbidity in gynecologic patients. Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, consequences, and prevention and treatment strategies.
