In breast cancer patients with clinically node-negative disease, sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) before preoperative chemotherapy is associated with accurate staging of the axilla, according to a report in the Archives of Surgery for July. Reuters Health Information
Although not yet practice changing, lung cancer data presented at the 2007 ASCO meeting have interesting implications for adjuvant strategies in the early disease setting. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Surgery for non-small-cell lung cancer can have a substantial impact on long-term health-related quality of life, results of a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggest. Reuters Health Information
In this issue: A study that helps bridge the gap between cosmetic and medical dermatology, a new radiofrequency tip that can be used on eyelid skin, and more. Medscape Dermatology
Autogenous palmaris longus tendon grafting is effective for repairing ruptured extensor tendons in the wrist in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a report in the April 24th Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. Reuters Health Information
Recent developments in invasive cardiology together with improved pharmacological treatments are making cardiac surgery possible for patients with atrial fibrillation, but what impact does it have? Europace
