Participating in home-based cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or cardiac procedure was associated with a 36% lower likelihood of death from heart-related complications among U.S. military veterans within four years ...
Mar 1, 2023
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A surgical procedure called thrombectomy is a safe and feasible treatment option for a rare type of stroke, according to a study published in Radiology.
Feb 14, 2023
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment option for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. In a neurosurgical procedure two electrodes are implanted in the brain to permanently stimulate specific brain ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Traditional heart surgery, which involves fully opening the chest and cutting through the breastbone, comes with a high risk of complications and a long recovery time. Newer minimally invasive procedures avoid a lot of that ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Researchers from Skoltech and KU Leuven have developed a gynecological training simulator with tactile feedback for in-office hysteroscopy. This outpatient diagnostic procedure involves examining the inside of the uterus ...
Dec 6, 2022
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When Emily Largent worked as an ICU nurse at UCLA, she didn't shy away from the difficult cases. It wasn't necessarily the medical procedures themselves that were challenging; caring for patients after organ transplants or ...
Dec 5, 2022
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U.S. home births increased slightly in the pandemic's second year, rising to the highest level in decades, according to a government report published Thursday.
Nov 17, 2022
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Although we cannot be sure of the exact numbers of Australians undergoing cosmetic procedures, as there is no requirement for health professionals to report their statistics, there is a consensus demand is on the rise.
Nov 15, 2022
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By taking advantage of a phenomenon that leads to fractures in metal, MIT researchers have designed medical devices that could be used inside the body as stents, staples, or drug depots, then be safely broken down on demand ...
Nov 8, 2022
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The tell-tale signs of dementia are familiar to many of us, with memory loss, confusion, and difficulty concentrating that gradually get worse over time. But it's not easy to identify the particular type of dementia that ...
Nov 2, 2022
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