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ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In an executive summary of an American Society for Radiation Oncology clinical practice guideline, published online Dec. 9 in Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy for basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Perioperative Heart Attack
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Active cannabis use disorder is associated with an increased perioperative risk of myocardial infarction, according to a study published in the December issue of Anesthesiology.
Reconstructive Surgery International Trips Are Cost Effective and Sustainable
by modernClinician Editorial Team
International trips for specialty plastic surgeries can be cost-effective or very cost-effective for several conditions, according to a study published in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Woman’s Face Transplant Failing After Six Years
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Six years after having a face transplant, Carmen Blandin Tarleton's doctors have found tissue damage that will most likely lead to loss of the face.
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