Monday, December 5, 2011

Medical News

Medical News


Laparoscopic colorectal resection associated with reduced morbidity

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Laparoscopic colorectal resection puts patients at a lower risk for mortality and associated morbidities compared with open surgery, according to UK research.

Fissure surgery linked to late-onset anal incontinence

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Patients who undergo surgery for anal fissure may experience anal incontinence many years after their operation, study findings confirm.

BD patients show increased α7 nAChR levels

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Results from a postmortem study indicate that patients with bipolar disorder have increased hippocampal and perirhinal cortex levels of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Psychotic patients at increased risk for gambling problems

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Patients with psychotic disorders are at greater risk for gambling problems than other psychiatric patients, Spanish research suggests.

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