Nephron-sparing surgery is safe and effective for selected patients with multiple ipsilateral renal tumors, according to a report in the June BJU International. Reuters Health Information
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
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
Valganciclovir is effective for preemptive therapy and treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in solid organ transplant recipients, according to a report in the January 1st Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Patients with schizophrenia or depression may be more prone to postoperative complications than patients without mental illness, according to a review of the literature -- such as it is. Reuters Health Information
