Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses the questions and concerns patients have before undergoing bariatric surgery. References and Resources Larsen…
Francis Cordova, MD, Medical Director, Lung Transplantation Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses when to refer patients for transplantation. References and Resources Goldberg HJ, Deykin A. Advances…
DNA methylation may provide clues to boost detection of prostate cancer and prevent unnecessary biopsies according to a prospective study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology…
James P. Moises, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director of Emergency Medicine, Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, discusses the management for closed…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses post mastectomy breast reconstructive surgery. References…
Gilbert E. D’Alonzo, MD, Professor of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses heparin prophylaxis. References and Resources Chibbaro S, Tacconi L. Safety of deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis…
The FDA cleared for marketing the first replacement heart valve from donated human tissue in which the cells have been removed. References and Resources FDA Clears for Market…
James P. Moises, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director of Emergency Medicine, Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, discusses pediatric emergency care. References…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the uniqueness of a breast cancer…
The results of a phase II, multicenter trial that included 25 adult patients with newly diagnosed disease reported that patients maintained a complete response to treatment with high-dose…