Daily Archives: May 26, 2009

Mayo Study Finds That Team Preop Briefing Improves Communication, Reduces Errors

May 26th, 2009 - 11:56 am

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A short, preoperative team briefing prior to cardiac surgery — where each person on the team speaks — improves communication and reduces errors and costs, according to a pilot study conducted at Mayo Clinic. Mayo researchers believe … Continue reading →

By Traci Klein | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Research | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Detection of Bile Duct and Pancreatic Cancers Doubles With New Tests

May 26th, 2009 - 7:11 am

Pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer are difficult to diagnose and often fatal because they are discovered in the advanced stages of the disease. Researchers have developed new tests that double the ability to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers … Continue reading →

By Amy Tieder | Posted in Cancer, Gastroenterology, Research | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (25)