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Certain advanced breast cancer patients may benefit from surgery before other treatment, UPMC-advised study finds

Date: Dec-16-2013
Patients newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and a solitary bone metastasis could benefit from surgery prior to other treatment, according to early results from a first-of-its kind clinical trial presented at the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium."In the U.S., approximately 5 percent of breast cancer patients are diagnosed with advanced disease when they first see their physician," said Atilla Soran, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and the study's lead investigator. "Around the world, that percentage can go as high as 10 percent.

Outcomes of care for children and young people with diabetes is improving, yet overall diabetes control remains poor in 1 in 4, UK

Date: Dec-16-2013
Despite improvements in care for children and young people with diabetes, outcomes related to future health risk in over 25% remains 'unacceptable,' according to a new report published December 16th 2013 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) covering the period 1st April, 2011 to 31st March 2012, measures the prevalence of diabetes in children and young people, and assesses whether the seven key care indicators recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are met.

Outcomes of care for children and young people with diabetes is improving, yet overall diabetes control remains poor in 1 in 4, UK

Date: Dec-16-2013
Despite improvements in care for children and young people with diabetes, outcomes related to future health risk in over 25% remains 'unacceptable,' according to a new report published December 16th 2013 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) covering the period 1st April, 2011 to 31st March 2012, measures the prevalence of diabetes in children and young people, and assesses whether the seven key care indicators recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are met.

Outcomes of care for children and young people with diabetes is improving, yet overall diabetes control remains poor in 1 in 4, UK

Date: Dec-16-2013
Despite improvements in care for children and young people with diabetes, outcomes related to future health risk in over 25% remains 'unacceptable,' according to a new report published December 16th 2013 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) covering the period 1st April, 2011 to 31st March 2012, measures the prevalence of diabetes in children and young people, and assesses whether the seven key care indicators recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are met.

Study shows symptoms linked to poor quality of life in long-term childhood cancer survivors

Date: Dec-16-2013
Due to improved treatments and technologies, more children than ever are surviving cancer. Unfortunately, about 70 percent of these children experience late effects from their disease and treatment 30 years after their cancer diagnosis, which University of Florida Health researchers say significantly impact their quality of life. "The prevalence of these symptoms accounts for a huge variance in physical, mental and social domains of quality of life among survivors," said I-Chan Huang, Ph.D.

Study shows symptoms linked to poor quality of life in long-term childhood cancer survivors

Date: Dec-16-2013
Due to improved treatments and technologies, more children than ever are surviving cancer. Unfortunately, about 70 percent of these children experience late effects from their disease and treatment 30 years after their cancer diagnosis, which University of Florida Health researchers say significantly impact their quality of life. "The prevalence of these symptoms accounts for a huge variance in physical, mental and social domains of quality of life among survivors," said I-Chan Huang, Ph.D.

Study shows symptoms linked to poor quality of life in long-term childhood cancer survivors

Date: Dec-16-2013
Due to improved treatments and technologies, more children than ever are surviving cancer. Unfortunately, about 70 percent of these children experience late effects from their disease and treatment 30 years after their cancer diagnosis, which University of Florida Health researchers say significantly impact their quality of life. "The prevalence of these symptoms accounts for a huge variance in physical, mental and social domains of quality of life among survivors," said I-Chan Huang, Ph.D.

Cook Medical initiates clinical study to evaluate post-treatment removal of the Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent

Date: Dec-16-2013
Cook Medical has initiated a clinical study in the U.S. to evaluate the removability of a new Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent. This is the first multicenter U.S. study to evaluate the possibility of removing a self-expanding metal stent after malignant and benign strictures have been treated. The stent design used in the study has been modified to accommodate retrieval. The study will also evaluate the use of the device in esophageal conditions, including strictures, fistulas, perforations or leaks. The study, led by Principal Investigator Dr.

Cook Medical initiates clinical study to evaluate post-treatment removal of the Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent

Date: Dec-16-2013
Cook Medical has initiated a clinical study in the U.S. to evaluate the removability of a new Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent. This is the first multicenter U.S. study to evaluate the possibility of removing a self-expanding metal stent after malignant and benign strictures have been treated. The stent design used in the study has been modified to accommodate retrieval. The study will also evaluate the use of the device in esophageal conditions, including strictures, fistulas, perforations or leaks. The study, led by Principal Investigator Dr.

Cook Medical initiates clinical study to evaluate post-treatment removal of the Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent

Date: Dec-16-2013
Cook Medical has initiated a clinical study in the U.S. to evaluate the removability of a new Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent. This is the first multicenter U.S. study to evaluate the possibility of removing a self-expanding metal stent after malignant and benign strictures have been treated. The stent design used in the study has been modified to accommodate retrieval. The study will also evaluate the use of the device in esophageal conditions, including strictures, fistulas, perforations or leaks. The study, led by Principal Investigator Dr.