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Breast Cancer :: Critical gaps in breast cancer patient education and communication

Results from a recent survey of European women with early breast cancer, presented for the first time at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress, show that the information needs of patients are not being met and that there is an unacceptably low level of patient involvement in potentially life-extending treatment decisions. The survey revealed that older women, those with a low level of education and those without Internet access are particularly uninformed.

Cancer :: UAB launches promising brain tumor trial

UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) researchers are investigating whether a common but usually harmless virus can be used to treat a particularly devastating type of brain tumor called malignant glioma. The virus — respiratory enteric orphan virus, or reovirus — inhabits the lungs and intestines of humans. By adulthood, most humans have been exposed to it but demonstrate no illness or effects from the infection.

Pregnancy :: Pregnancy risky after heart defect repair

New data suggests that women who have undergone a successful surgery to repair congenital heart defects can become pregnant, but they may have clinically significant complications. Until recently, pregnancy was discouraged in women who have undergone the so-called “Fontan operation” to correct complex birth defects of the heart. However, case reports and one clinical study suggest that women can become pregnant and deliver healthy infants.

Health :: Clean surgical wounds don’t need antibiotic cream

An ointment containing the antibiotic mupirocin does not speed healing or prevent infection when applied to clean surgical wounds before the wound is sealed, research suggests. In fact, the ointment may increase the risk of skin edge necrosis (death), an Australian research team found.

Cancer :: Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers May Not Cause Cancer

Study Finds No Increased Risk of Lymphoma or Tumors Associated with Anti-TNF Therapy Over Methotrexate Use Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune, inflammatory disease marked by progressive joint and organ damage, face a high risk of developing cancer.

Tonsils :: Help your child recover after tonsillectomy

If your child just had a tonsillectomy, it may take a few days for her to feel normal and want to eat regularly again. Here are a few tips from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on what you should expect before and after the surgery:

Breast Cancer :: New Treatment Options For Breast Cancer

Although surgery is the most effective (and hence, the most widely used) breast cancer treatment method, there are several other ways of dealing with the disease, some are more powerful than the others. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy, each of them with their own assets and downsides.

Back Pain :: 6 Effective Tips for Back Pain Relief

Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine ? its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily activities. It may even affect your normal lifestyle as you are unable to participate in recreational activities due to pain.

Health :: Turning to Religion May Ease Medical Crises

Religious faith helps people cope with stressful medical experiences such as heart surgery, new research suggests.

Heart Disease :: Heart surgery improves quality of life in the aged

Elderly patients with heart disease who undergo coronary revascularization surgery enjoy better long-term health status and quality of life than those who are managed medically with drug therapy, according to results of a study.