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Evidence of recombination in Hepatitis C Virus populations infecting a hemophiliac patient
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 10:21 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 7 times | 0 Comments
Conclusion: Although recombination may not appear to be common among natural populations of HCV it should be considered as a possible mechanism for generating genetic diversity in hemophiliacs patients. (Source: Virology Journal) Go to Source ... (Continue reading)
Evaluation of a Neck Mounted 2-Hourly Activity Meter System for Detecting Cows About to Ovulate in Two Paddock-Based Australian Dairy Herds
Written on 23 Jan, 2010 at 20:57 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 6 times | 0 Comments
Two studies were conducted to assess the performance of a commercially available neck-mounted activity meter to detect cows about to ovulate in two paddock-based Holstein-Friesian dairy herds. The activity monitoring system recorded cow activity count in 2-hourly periods. Study I... (Continue reading)
Does point of care prothrombin time measurement reduce the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma in patients undergoing major surgery? The POC-OP randomized-controlled trial
Written on 21 Jan, 2010 at 20:36 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 38 times | 0 Comments
The objective of the POC-OP trial is to determine the effectiveness of point of care prothrombin time testing to reduce the administration of FFP. It is a patient and assessor blind, single center randomized controlled parallel group trial in 220... (Continue reading)
The value of serum free light chains in a case of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia that produces a type I cryoglobulinaemia
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 8:04 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 33 times | 0 Comments
We present a case of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with type I cryoglobulinaemia that presented with clinical symptoms associated with hyperviscosity syndrome. Quantitation of the paraprotein was not possible using conventional serum protein electrophoresis due to the high serum viscosity, and therefore... (Continue reading)
Clopidogrel effects in men vs women
Written on 15 Jan, 2010 at 19:37 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 10 times | 0 Comments
A new meta-analysis has suggested that clopidogrel reduces cardiovascular events and increases bleeding in both men and women, without significant differences between the sexes. (Source: theHeart.org) Go to Source ... (Continue reading)
Surgical Management of Colorectal Lung Metastasis
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 at 6:56 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 43 times | 0 Comments
Colon cancer is a systemic disease in 19% of patients and metastasizes most frequently to the liver and the lung. Survival is enhanced with complete surgical resection of pulmonary metastases. Comprehensive restaging and verification of preoperative fitness must precede resection.... (Continue reading)
Eat and drink your way to a healthy colon?
Written on 12 Jan, 2010 at 18:49 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 15 times | 0 Comments
Eating fruits and vegetables, and drinking tea and red wine may offer overweight men and normal weight women some protection from colon and rectal cancers, hint study findings from the Netherlands. Plant-based foods contain flavonoids, compounds thought to interfere with cancer-causing... (Continue reading)
Lateral abdominal wall hematoma as a rare complication after carotid artery stenting: a case report
Written on 11 Jan, 2010 at 18:37 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 119 times | 0 Comments
Abdominal wall hematoma is a rare and life-threatening complication after carotid artery stenting (CAS), but it can occur when activated clotting time is prolonged. We report a right lateral abdominal wall hematoma caused by rupture of the superficial circumflex iliac... (Continue reading)
PSA levels of 4.0 – 10 ng/mL and negative digital rectal examination
Written on 11 Jan, 2010 at 6:35 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 175 times | 0 Comments
The management of mildly elevated (4.0-10.0 ng/ml) prostate specific antigen (PSA) is uncertain. Immediate prostate biopsy, antibiotic treatment, or short term monitoring PSA level for 1-3 months is still in controversy. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of... (Continue reading)
Overview of Systemic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
Written on 8 Jan, 2010 at 18:04 in Rectal Bleeding | viewed 15 times | 0 Comments
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2009; 22: 251-256DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242465ABSTRACTColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and second leading cause of death from cancer in North America. The authors provide an overview of the indications for both chemotherapy... (Continue reading)
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