News tagged with major surgery


Breakthrough in the development of a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer

A team of scientists, led by the University of Liverpool, has made a major advance in the development of a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer. The findings, achieved at STFC's ALICE accelerator facility, ...

Cancer created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Need a C-section? Protection from blood clot urged

(AP) -- New advice for pregnant women: If you're getting a C-section, special inflating boots strapped on your legs may lower the risk of a blood clot.

Health created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Surgery may spur rise in heart deaths after cancer diagnosis: study

(HealthDay)—New research suggests that surgical procedures, not stress, may lead to the spike in heart-related deaths known to occur in the weeks after a cancer diagnosis.

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Research shows how 'Mallard' dye fills need for speed

Scientists at the University of York have developed a new medical tool which could help surgeons carrying out complex procedures in the operating theatre.

Medical research created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast