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Overweight, obesity linked to pelvic organ prolapse risk
A new meta-analysis suggests there may be a modifiable risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse – excess weight.
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Will genome editing advance animal-to-human transplantation?
Will CRISPR pigs solve organ shortage?
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RNA-based biopsy test bests NCCN risk stratification for PC prognosis
ORLANDO – Can genomic testing at the diagnostic biopsy stage identify patients most likely to develop metastases from prostate cancer?
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Prostate cancer susceptibility loci identified
“By the end of this year we will have a genetic test with 170 variants, and men at the top of 1% of risk group would have a 5.72% risk over the...
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PADI2: A potential therapeutic target in multiple myeloma?
Researchers have identified a novel mechanism by which increased expression of peptidyl arginine deiminase 2 (PADI2) by bone marrow mesenchymal...
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Study finds Roux-en-Y safe, effective for older patients
LAS VEGAS – A study looked at survival impact of bariatric surgery on older patients.
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Malnutrition as a Fall Risk Factor
Examining various aspects of malnutrition in elderly patients may be helpful in determining the risk of falls.
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Group ranks TKIs according to cardiotoxicity
Researchers say they have devised a way to rank tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) based on their likelihood of causing lasting heart damage in...
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The Other Types of Diabetes: Shades of Grey
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Strength in Community
If there was ever a need to reach out and communicate with one another and understand that the overwhelming desire of every surgeon is to provide...