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Radiofrequency surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: Short-term and long-term results

Conclusion: RF is a minimally invasive and effective procedure that results in long-term success for patients with a relatively low BMI and mild to moderate OSA without nasal obstruction. However, a recommendation concerning weight control and a regular follow-up are important because some patients will relapse in the long term. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery) Go to Source Full story

Association of Interleukin-8 Gene Polymorphism With Cachexia From Patients With Gastric Cancer

Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research , Vol. 0, No. 0: 1-10. (Source: Journal of Interferon) Go to Source Full story

Etiologic factors of gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma among men in Taiwan

(World Journal of Gastroenterology) A research team from Taiwan elucidated etiologic associations between Helicobacter pylori, lifestyle, environmental factors and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA) among men. They found that working or exercising after meals and H. pylori infection increase the risk of GCA, but higher intakes of rice, fresh vegetables and fruits reduce the risk. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health) Go to Source Full story

Neurologic Presentations of Gastrointestinal Disease

This article focuses on some of those disease processes. Illnesses primarily targeting the GI tract are addressed and examples of primary esophageal, gastric, and intestinal disease processes are described. (Source: Neurologic Clinics) Go to Source Full story

A case of an airway obstruction secondary to blood clot formation after an episode of massive hemoptysis in a smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis pregnant lady

Abstract: Here we report an interesting case of airway obstruction secondary to blood clot formation after an episode of massive hemoptysis in a pregnant lady and removal of clot with rigid bronchoscopy after an attempt of faliure with flexible bronchoscopy with review of literature. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME) Go to SourceRelated SitesNursing Crae Plans for Bronchoscopy | Bronchoscopy NANDA ... Full story

Routine modified D2 lymphadenectomy performance in pT1-T2N0 gastric cancer.

CONCLUSION: In gastric cancer, true R0 resection may not be achieved without modified D2 lymphadenectomy. Until D2+/D3 lymphadenectomy becomes standard, modified D2 lymphadenectomy should be performed routinely. PMID: 19938196 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG) Go to SourceRelated SitesIn Reply: Continuing Discussion Regarding Novel Technique for Inguinal Lymphadenectomy. « Medicine JournalFeeds Full story

Importance of membrane-bound catechol-O-methyltransferase in L-DOPA metabolism: a pharmacokinetic study in two types of Comt gene modified mice

Conclusions and implications: In S-COMT-deficient mice, MB-COMT in the liver and the duodenum is able to O-methylate about one-half of exogenous L-DOPA. Sexual dimorphism and activity of the two COMT isoforms seems to be tissue specific and more prominent in peripheral tissues than in the brain. (Source: British Journal of Pharmacology) Go to Source Full story

Heparanase-specific shRNA: A novel therapeutic strategy in human gastric cancer

(World Journal of Gastroenterology) A research team from China developed short hairpin RNA against heparanase (HPA), and determined its effects on HPA expression and the malignant characteristics of gastric cancer cells. Their study showed that stable knockdown of HPA can efficiently decrease the invasiveness, metastasis and angiogenesis of human gastric cancer cells. In contrast, stable knockdown of HPA does not affect the cell proliferation. (Source: ... Full story

The Retrograde Aortic Arch in the Hybrid Approach to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC]

Conclusions Clinically important RAAO occurred in 24% of the hypoplastic left heart syndrome patients in this series. If RAAO is detected at birth or early interstage, a Norwood operation is now favored. Palliative interventional catheterization remains very important mid and late interstage for continuing the hybrid strategy toward comprehensive stage 2. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery) Go to Source Full story

Early and Intermediate Outcome After Anatomic Repair of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC]

Conclusions Senning/arterial switch operations can be performed with excellent intermediate-term outcomes in patients with lesions previously thought to confer higher risk. Candidates for Senning/Rastelli procedures may be at increased risk for postoperative morbidity and mortality. More data are necessary to determine factors influencing outcome after anatomic repair. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery) Go to Source Full story


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