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In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia at the end of pregnancy reduces the number of high risk situations for the mother, without compromising the health of newborns.
Noting that India's Supreme Court on Monday ruled that drug maker Novartis "should not be given a patent for a cancer drug because it was too similar to Novartis's earlier version," a New York Times editorial writes, "The decision, which is the culmination of a high-profile, seven-year legal battle, should help protect the availability of cheap generic drugs for poor patients."
Patients who participate in Web-based interactive programs prior to surgery have a significantly shorter length of stay than those who do not, according to new data. Preoperative education reinforces messages about care instructions and safety, and reduces the level of stress patients experience after their procedure - leading to improved efficiency and care.
Researchers have discovered a cellular pathway that selectively regulates a mutant protein linked to the growth of ovarian cancer.
An ortho-oncology team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center successfully adapted a shoulder surgical aid (the Spider Limb Positioner) to conduct a left hip disarticulation on a melanoma patient as described in a case report published online in Medical Devices.
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