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November 14, 2023
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Top in ID: Novel procedure for lung infection; leftover antibiotics threaten stewardship

Top in ID: Novel procedure for lung infection; leftover antibiotics threaten stewardship

The surgical team at Northwestern Medicine placed breast implants in a man’s chest cavity to hold his heart in place as he underwent a double-lung transplant following a month-long infection.

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November 08, 2023
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Surgeons use breast implants during double-lung transplant

Surgeons use breast implants during double-lung transplant

Surgeons used breast implants to hold a man’s heart in place during a double-lung transplant after he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal infection after years of smoking and vaping.

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March 16, 2023
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Top in hem/onc: Safety communication on breast implants; cancer benefits of seaweed sugar

Top in hem/onc: Safety communication on breast implants; cancer benefits of seaweed sugar

Last week, the FDA issued a safety communication stating that it has identified cases of squamous cell carcinoma in scar tissue that formed around breast implants.

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March 06, 2023
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Q&A: 'All silicone breast implants eventually require removal'

Q&A: 'All silicone breast implants eventually require removal'

All silicone breast implants eventually require removal. The longer a person has these implants, the greater chance complications will develop, and many patients have reported "complete resolution" of all symptoms upon removal of the implants.

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September 15, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: FDA alert on breast implants; cancer risk after 9/11 exposure

Top in hem/onc: FDA alert on breast implants; cancer risk after 9/11 exposure

Last week, the FDA issued a safety alert informing patients and providers about a risk for squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas in the scar tissue surrounding breast implants.

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September 08, 2022
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FDA safety alert: Cancers reported in scar tissue around breast implants

FDA safety alert: Cancers reported in scar tissue around breast implants

FDA issued a safety alert Thursday regarding reports of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas in the scar tissue surrounding breast implants.

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August 27, 2020
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Top in hem/onc: Aspirin and cancer, breast implants and lymphoma

Top in hem/onc: Aspirin and cancer, breast implants and lymphoma

A new study showed that aspirin use may accelerate the progression of cancer among older adults. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.