April 18th 2024
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23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Targeting Immune Cells to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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15th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
May 11, 2024
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Community Practice Connections™: 14th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies
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4th Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health™
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Identifying Health Care Inequities in Screening, Diagnosis, and Trial Access for Breast Cancer Care: Taking Action With Evidence-Based Solutions
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Total Hip Arthroplasty Treats Developmental Hip Dysplasia
April 15th 2011Cementless modular total hip arthroplasty together with subtrochanteric osteotomy appears to be a satisfactory treatment for patients with prior Crowe Group-IV dysplasia of the hip, according to research published in the March 16 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Short-Term Versus Long-Term Catheterization After Vaginal Prolapse Surgery: Which Is Better?
April 13th 2011To prevent over-distention of the bladder, clinicians rely on indwelling catheters for several days. However, little is know about the ideal length of time for catheter use. Although short-term catheterization can reduce hospital stays and urinary tract infections, it can also lead to increased postoperative voiding problems such as obstructive voiding and large residual volumes; these in turn can result in urinary tract infections and bladder dysfunction.
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Gynecologic Oncology: Is Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery a Valid, Safe Option?
April 11th 2011Performing surgeries laparoscopically offers patients faster recovery, decreased blood loss and transfusion rates, and less postoperative pain, but laparoscopic procedures in gynecologic oncology can be very challenging and requires significant technical expertise and experience. It is believed that the integration of robotics into these surgeries might offer a significant advantage in the learning curve, thus allowing more surgeons to offer this procedure to their patients. . . but is this an effective and safe alternative?
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Women With Fibroids Prefer Minimally Invasive Treatment
March 22nd 2011Women are willing to wait longer with their symptoms to delay a more invasive procedure for uterine fibroids compared to how long they would delay a noninvasive one, according to a study published online March 1 in Radiology.
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Prenatal Myelomeningocele Surgery Improves Outcomes
February 22nd 2011Prenatal surgery for myelomeningocele decreases the need for shunting and improves motor outcomes at 30 months, though it is linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery and uterine dehiscence at delivery, according to a study published online Feb 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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False-Positive Mammogram Results Affect Quality of Life
February 8th 2011Women who receive false-positive results from routine breast cancer screenings may experience a low quality of life and feelings of anxiety for at least one year, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in the British Journal of Surgery.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Educators Partner to Promote Best Practices
October 20th 2010The American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) today announced a partnership with the American Society for Women’s Health (ASWH). AIMIS will contribute both expertise in minimally invasive techniques as well as a much-needed business practice component to ASWH’s continuing education curriculum.
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Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
October 10th 2010In the following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Dr. Howard Hall, Morganton, N.C. is utilizing the PKS Cutting Forceps for transection of the large infundibular pelvic ligaments along with dissection, grasping, and coagulation during the procedure.
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