Most people, when they think about pythons, visualize the huge snake constricting and swallowing victims whole. But did you know that pythons initially hold onto their prey with their sharp, backward-curving teeth?
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Researchers have identified a protein called PFDN6 that may play a role in the development and spread of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study, published in [journal name], found that PFDN6 levels are increased in CRC patients ...
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When operating on the heart, surgeons may find another issue in the patient. Depending on what they see, the surgical team may address on the secondary condition during the same operation.
Jun 26, 2024
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Pediatric surgical opioid prescribing is concentrated among a small number of procedures, especially tonsillectomy and/or adenectomy, according to a study published online June 26 in Pediatrics.
Jun 26, 2024
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Three Houston medical institutions have agreed to pay $15 million to settle federal allegations that they looked the other way for years as three surgeons double-booked themselves for complex heart procedures, dipping in ...
Jun 26, 2024
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A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular ...
Jun 21, 2024
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A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.
Jun 21, 2024
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Patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy both before and after surgery experienced longer survival rates than would be expected from surgery followed by chemotherapy, according to a new study from researchers ...
Jun 20, 2024
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A new study finds that pre-surgery weight plays a role in how much weight loss occurs after gastric bypass. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Opioids are commonly prescribed when you're discharged from hospital after surgery to help manage pain at home.
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