Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Medical News

Medical News


Fibrin glue heals perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease patients

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Fibrin glue is a simple, well tolerated, and effective treatment for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease, report researchers.

CRP levels predict carotid plaque development in healthy elderly

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT

High levels of C-reactive protein predict the appearance of new carotid plaques in older patients free of apparent carotid atherosclerosis, research shows.

Tamoxifen plus angiogenesis inhibitor could maximize therapeutic efficacy

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Combining tamoxifen with a low-dose angiogenesis inhibitor is as effective at controlling tumor growth as less tolerable doses of either drug used alone, US research shows.

Surveillance is best option for low-risk prostate cancer patients

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Active surveillance may be the best treatment option for low-risk prostate cancer patients as their risk for death from the disease is less than 3% after 10 years of follow-up, report Swedish researchers.

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