The Earth is missing a wonderful person, however, the Heaven received a new star.
15 years have passed since the majority of Sukhumi population has been evicted from the native land .For those who were born and raised there, Sukhumi meant more than just their place of birth; however, they were also deprived of their nationality. Their souls were always full of Hope and Love towards the Heavenly Father.
Colorectal Cancer Survivors Not Adhering to Screening Guidelines, But Computerized System May Help
New data reveal that after curative resection for colorectal cancer, many patients do not adhere to screening guidelines. Although the majority of patients adhered to surveillance guidelines for follow-up office visits, less than half met the guideline-based recommendations for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) testing. About three quarters of patients met the guideline-specified criteria for colonoscopy, although […]
Targeted Therapies Improve Outcomes in Renal Cancer and GIST, but Challenges Remain
Targeted therapies have significantly changed the treatment of cancer and are now considered to be a component of care for a number of common malignancies, including breast, colorectal, and lung cancers. In particular, they have significantly improved outcomes for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Elderly Patients May Be Less Likely to be Taken to a Trauma Center by EMS Personnel
Emergency medical services (EMS) providers may be less likely to transport elderly patients to a trauma center, according to the results of a retrospective analysis reported in the August issue of Archives of Surgery.
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Could Reduce Maternal Deaths After C-Section
Although most maternal deaths are not preventable, thromboembolism prophylaxis could reduce death rates in women undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a report in the July American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
High HBV Viral Load at Surgery Tied to Liver Cancer Return
In patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, viral load at the time of surgery is predictive of hepatoma recurrence, according to Chinese researchers.
Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease in most patients before clinical evidence emerges. These findings come from a study by researchers at the University of Southern California, published in the July issue of the Journal of […]
Video Games Enhance Skills of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Laparoscopic surgeons who play video games requiring spatial skills and dexterity are faster and less prone to error when performing advanced surgical procedures, researchers reported on Sunday at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Boston.
Earlier and More Aggressive LDL Lowering, or Better Approaches for Targeting High-Risk Individuals?
A new review by three renowned experts in cardiology suggests that efforts to treat elevated cholesterol levels are not exploiting the full potential of cholesterol-lowering strategies, and current approaches to treatment are simply doing "too little, too late. [1]" The evidence, say these experts, is strong enough to support even more aggressive use of lipid-lowering […]
Combination of Severe Depression and Antidepressant Use Impairs Driving Ability
A combination of severe depression and antidepressant use may impair driving ability, new research suggests. In a study presented here at the American Psychological Association 116th Annual Convention, researchers from the University of North Dakota found individuals with severe depression who were taking antidepressants had reduced concentration and slower reaction times behind the wheel than […]
