Health
US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs
Air travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.
Feb 29, 2024
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News tagged with surgeries
Surgery
Risk of hospital readmission after surgery found to be high for older Americans
A new Yale study finds an increased risk of hospital readmission for older Americans within 180 days of undergoing major surgery—a risk that is particularly acute for individuals who are frail or have dementia.
Feb 28, 2024
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Cardiology
The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time
The aorta, also known as the main artery, is now categorized as an independent human organ. This has now been established in the guidelines for aortic surgical treatments of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Other
Most LGBTQ+ orthopedic trainees and professionals report workplace bias: Study
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) orthopedic trainees and professionals openly identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to at least some colleagues, but many report experiencing ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Diabetes
Bariatric surgery more effective than medical and lifestyle interventions for diabetes control and remission: Study
Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, according to new research led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine surgeon-scientist ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Exposure to secondhand smoke during chemotherapy makes treatment less effective, study finds
People who are diagnosed with head and neck cancer often receive a standard type of chemotherapy as part of their treatment. If they are exposed to secondhand smoke during chemotherapy—even if they have never smoked themselves—the ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Neuroscience
First-in-humans discovery reveals brain chemicals at work influencing social behavior
In a study in Nature Human Behavior, scientists delve into the world of chemical neuromodulators in the human brain, specifically dopamine and serotonin, to reveal their role in social behavior.
Feb 26, 2024
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Surgery
AI-powered surgical training program provides real-time feedback and instruction
Practice makes perfect, and a new system is being tested and perfected that enables surgical trainees to obtain cutting-edge instruction in real-time, all through a new artificial intelligence program.
Feb 26, 2024
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Surgery
5G-enabled robotic surgery: A new era in gastric cancer treatment
Globally, gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death, with China bearing nearly half of these cases. These figures underscore an urgent need for innovative solutions ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
We need to minimize morbidity to really save the lives of children with brain cancer, researchers say
We have long known that not all childhood cancers are created equal, but the differences are becoming increasingly apparent. While advances in diagnosis and treatment mean that survival has increased significantly for some ...
Feb 26, 2024
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