Lung cancer comes in two main types: non-small cell and small cell. Each has different patterns, growth rates, and treatment needs. Smoking is the top risk factor, but…
Harry Erba, MD, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC; Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, Central University Hospital…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Interruption of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions is common and prolonged when paramedics attempt to perform endotracheal intubation at the same time, research indicates.…
Patrick Conway, MD, MSc, Chief Medical Officer Policy Division for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Executive Director Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative-Effectiveness Research at Health and…
Patrick Conway, MD, MSc, Chief Medical Officer Policy Division for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Executive Director Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative-Effectiveness Research at Health and…
Robert Shorr, Ph.D, D.I.C, CEO, Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, discusses how physicians can understand a new oncology drug, starting with knowing its safety limitations. He also explains the structure and…
Andrew Hecht MD, Co-chief, Spine Surgery, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses spinal injuries in athletes such as NFL players, and treatment options…
Andrew Hecht MD, Co-chief, Spine Surgery, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses the 3 basic types of neck problems he sees as a…
E. Murat Tuzcu, MD, Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, discusses the current limitations of catheter-based valve replacements, including problems with the femoral artery route and atherosclerosis and paravalvular…
Imad Najm, MD, Director, Epilepsy Center, Cleveland Clinic, discusses SEEG or Stereo Encephalography for Epilepsy, a new minimally invasive procedure used to localize the areas of seizure onset.…
Gary Falk, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, Director, Center for Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders, Cleveland Clinic, discusses a new treatment Barrett’s esophagus, radiofrequency ablation, useful in two particular…
