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Teamwork Slashes Cardiac Surgery Wound Infection Rates PDF Print E-mail
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Written by David Douglas   
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
A multidisciplinary approach to maintaining optimal glycometabolism in cardiac surgery patients has led to an impressive reduction in deep sternal wound infection rates at one New England hospital.
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Molecular Phenotypes in Breast Cancer May Differ Between Primary Tumor and Sites of Recurrence PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Ramaz Mitaishvili   
Monday, 16 June 2008
Among women with relapsed or metastatic breast cancer, the sites of cancer recurrence might have an estrogen-receptor (ER)/progesterone-receptor (PR) and/or HER2 status that is different than the primary tumor. Researchers here at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 44th Annual Meeting reported that a significant proportion (28%) of relapsed tumors had changes in either ER/PR or HER2-receptor status, and suggested that biopsies of relapsed sites should routinely be performed to determine optimal treatment options.
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Similar Outcomes for Patients After Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Cancer Resection PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Ramaz Mitaishvili   
Monday, 16 June 2008
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection and open colectomy provide similar long-term patients outcomes, according to a new report.
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Excision Not Required for Lobular Neoplasia PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Will Boggs, MD   
Monday, 16 June 2008
Lobular neoplasia, a common incidental finding on core needle biopsy of the breast, does not mandate excision, according to a report in the May 15th issue of Cancer.
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