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Newspath June, 2012 - New Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Carcinoma

Thu, 24 May 2012 2:35:00 CST

While squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common form of esophageal cancer worldwide, esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is steadily increasing in incidence in Western countries.

Newspath May, 2012 - Diagnosis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Fri, 4 May 2012 8:40:00 CST

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a complication seen in approximately 1–3 percent of patients treated with unfractionated heparin therapy.

Newspath April, 2012 - Evolution of Laboratory Standards

Mon, 2 April 2012 8:00:00 CST

Every day, millions of laboratory tests are performed in medical laboratories across the world.

Newspath March, 2012 - Throat Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection

Thu, 1 March 2012 8:00:00 CST

The term throat cancer refers to malignancies of the pharynx and larynx.

Newspath February, 2012 - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy—A Neurodegenerative Disease Caused by Brain Injury

Tue, 31 January 2012 8:00:00 CST

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a neurodegenerative disease induced by repeated blows to the head. Clinically, it is characterized by cognitive decline, mood disorders, and parkinsonism.