The author of this viewpoint article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, current, and future applications for virtual reality simulation in modern surgery. Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lymphadenectomy for nodal metastasis improves survival with unknown primary melanoma, according to a report in the February 1st Journal of Clinical Oncology. 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
In addition to confirming previously identified risk factors for cardiovascular complications after total joint replacement (TJR) surgery, researchers have shown that bilateral and revision operations are associated with increased risk. Reuters Health Information
According to a large, prospective study, multivitamins do not reduce the risk for lung cancer, but high doses of vitamin E may increase this risk, particularly among smokers. Medscape Medical News
No-needle jet injection of local anesthetic avoids the pain of needle injection in men undergoing no-scalpel vasectomy, according to a report in the December issue of Urology. Reuters Health Information
