Late preterm births associated with increased risk of respiratory illnesses
01:01 28-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
An analysis of more than 200,000 deliveries finds that compared to infants born at full term, those born between 34 weeks and 37 weeks are more likely to have severe respiratory illness, and this risk decreases with each added week of gestational age during the late preterm period, according to a new study.
Study examines hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery
01:01 28-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
An examination of hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery for more than 15,000 patients in Michigan finds that the frequency of serious complications is relatively low and is inversely associated with hospital and surgeon procedural volume, according to a new study.
Delirium in older patients associated with greater risk of death, dementia and institutionalization
01:01 28-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A review and analysis of previous research indicates that delirium in elderly patients is associated with an increased risk of death, dementia, and institutionalization, independent of age, co-existing illnesses or illness severity, according to a new study.
Genetic risk score associated with breast cancer risk; predictive of type of disease
01:01 28-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Women with higher risk scores that consisted of having certain genetic variants most strongly linked to breast cancer had an associated higher risk of breast cancer, with these scores also highly predictive of estrogen receptor-positive disease, according to a new study.
Smaller hospitals can provide safe and high-quality surgical care comparable to larger counterparts, study finds
23:01 27-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Smaller, rural hospitals may be quicker and more efficient at implementing surgical safety initiatives than their larger, urban counterparts, and are capable of providing a standard of surgical care that is at par with major hospitals that provide a comprehensive array of care services, according to an 18-month series of studies.
Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy for localized prostate cancer
23:01 27-07-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
NYU Langone Medical Center has begun a clinical trial offering vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy to patients with localized prostate cancer. This novel, minimally invasive procedure uses a light-activated drug to deliver light energy waves by way of laser fibers in order to destroy prostate cancer cells.
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