Genetic variations may predict outcomes for colorectal cancer patients
Image: PD 1. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in LKB1, AMPK, and TSC1 genes were identified as predictive of decreased patient...
Initial kidney transplant factors may provide insight into retransplant success
Image: PD 1. Retransplant patients that experienced acute rejection, hospitalization, or delayed graft function after their first kidney transplant were...
Key factors for non-response to ranibizumab in macular degeneration identified
Image: PD 1. Fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment (PED) and serous PED were associated with non-response to intravitreal ranibizumab treatment as...
TGF-β1 polymorphism may protect against diabetic retinopathy
Image: PD 1. The +869T/C(L10P) gene polymorphism of TGF-β1 was significantly associated with decreased susceptibility to diabetic retinopathy. 2. The...
Increased incidence of stroke found after aortic valve replacement
Image: PD 1. Rates of clinical stroke after aortic valve replacement surgery were found to be 17%, more than twice...
High hepatitis B antigen predicts hepatic cancer recurrence
Image: PD 1. The risk of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence increased with high levels of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), specifically...
Acute care surgery service improves outcomes, saves cost
Image: PD 1. Implementation of an acute care surgery service at a non-trauma hospital resulted in improved outcomes and finances...
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Weight loss may decrease urinary incontinence in male diabetics [Look AHEAD Study]
Image: PD 1. Overweight or obese men with Type 2 Diabetes were shown to have decreased prevalence or resolution of...
Fracture severity associated with treatment invasiveness for distal radius fractures
Image: CC/Wiki L. Monfils 1. For patients with displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures, as fracture severity increased, more invasive procedures...
