Kidney Cancer Tumor Size, Preoperative eGFR LinkedRenal and Urology NewsIn a study of 1009 patients undergoing partial or radical nephrectomy for unilateral RCC, tumor diameter independently predicted decreased preoperative eGFR after controlling for r…
Study identified predictive factors for neuroendocrine tumor progression – HemOncToday
Study identified predictive factors for neuroendocrine tumor progressionHemOncTodayResearchers also found that a combination of the drug everolimus (Afinitor, Novartis) with octreotide acetate arrested neuroendocrine tumor development longer vs. octreo…
We need to improve the organ donation system – shropshirestar.com
shropshirestar.comWe need to improve the organ donation systemshropshirestar.comYet many British people shy away from the idea of consenting to organ donation. Much work clearly needs to be done to increase the donor pool. But as that will not happen o…
Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy – Renal and Urology News
Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical NephrectomyRenal and Urology NewsDuring a recent 10-year period, the rate of ipsilateral adrenalectomy at the time of radical nephrectomy decreased slightly, a study found. Stanley A. Yap, MD, of the Universit…
OM This Day in History January 30, 2012 – Outcome Magazine
OM This Day in History January 30, 2012Outcome MagazineIn 1993, parents donated portions of their own lungs to their daughter with cystic fibrosis in pioneering transplant surgery in Los Angeles. Wild flowers light up the Antelope Valley, home of the S…
Fast-track faxes, sperm zappers and tummy tuckers – Pulse
Fast-track faxes, sperm zappers and tummy tuckersPulseBy James Brown | 30 Jan 2012 A Times investigation (paywall) has revealed that healthy organs, ready for transplant surgery, are going to waste due to 'shortcomings in the transplant system'…
Organ donation – 'soft' option would be best, says charity – WalesOnline
Organ donation – 'soft' option would be best, says charityWalesOnlineby Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has claimed evidence from other countries with opt-out systems supports Wales' plan to change the la…
In vivo and in vitro effects of RAD001 on bladder cancer – Abstract – UroToday
In vivo and in vitro effects of RAD001 on bladder cancer – AbstractUroTodayOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of Everolimus (RAD001) on chemically induced urothelial lesions in mice and its influence on in vitro human bladder cancer cell lines. METHO…
'All in the Family' Director John Rich Dies of Heart Failure – AceShowbiz
AceShowbiz'All in the Family' Director John Rich Dies of Heart FailureAceShowbizThe 86-year-old died from heart failure after a brief illness. "We are deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of John Rich," said DGA President Tay…
UK organ donor target 'to be missed', claim opt-out campaigners – WalesOnline
UK organ donor target 'to be missed', claim opt-out campaignersWalesOnlineThe UK Organ Donor Taskforce rejected calls for the law on organ donation to be changed to opt-out in 2008, instead making a raft of recommendations to improve donation r…