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A newly developed imaging tool could transform brain cancer surgery
In a significant leap forward for successful cancer surgery, researchers at the University of Missouri and collaborators have developed a new imaging probe to help surgeons more accurately identify and remove aggressive tumors ...
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Heart valve for young children shines in early-stage preclinical testing
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have successfully performed preclinical laboratory testing of a replacement heart valve intended for toddlers and young children with congenital cardiac defects, a key step ...
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Anesthesia for tattoos should follow same safety standards as elective surgery
With the emerging trend of using anesthesia or sedation for lengthy tattoo sessions, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has issued new guidance urging caution to emphasize that these procedures should meet the ...
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Innovative weight loss program for obese patients that need a kidney transplant
Infection, delayed kidney function, kidney loss and death are all risks associated with kidney transplant surgery in obese patients.
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Surgeons trial new robotic system for throat cancer surgery
A pioneering study at King's College London, University of Oxford and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has successfully tested a new robotic surgical system for treating head and neck conditions, marking a significant ...
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Exploring the experience of those who 'go flat' following a mastectomy
Almost all women who chose not to have a breast reconstruction following a mastectomy say they are happy with their decision, according to new research, with advocates now calling for improvements in how post-surgical options ...
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AI scientists and doctors partner to understand who is at risk for persistent post-surgical pain
One of the most common surgical complications is postoperative pain that persists long after the surgical incision has healed, striking anywhere between 10–35% of the estimated 300 million people worldwide who undergo surgery ...
Jun 20, 2025
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More than one in 10 surgical patients face food insecurity
Food insecurity is a significant burden among U.S. surgical patients, according to a study published online June 18 in JAMA Surgery.
Jun 20, 2025
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The quest to reinvent anesthesia
Before 1846, surgery was a crude and brutal undertaking, typically performed on conscious patients lashed to their beds. Then a Boston dentist publicly demonstrated that the highly flammable chemical diethyl ether—commonly ...
Jun 19, 2025
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Angolan operated by doctor 7,000 miles away in 'Africa first'
A cancer patient in Angola was recovering Thursday after undergoing the first robotic surgery on the continent conducted remotely by a surgeon in the United States, according to the hospitals involved.
Jun 19, 2025
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Self-esteem surges within one year of weight-loss surgery, study finds
Self-esteem scores more than doubled within one year of weight-loss surgery, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Jun 19, 2025
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Researchers advocate for stronger blood clot prevention measures after leg artery procedures in high-risk patients
A new statement from leading heart and blood vessel experts in Europe is providing clinical guidance for treatments to prevent blood clots in patients with a serious condition called chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), ...
Jun 19, 2025
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Blood test can spot early liver transplant issues to prevent organ failure
Liver transplant is a lifesaving surgery, but a significant number of patients experience organ rejection or other complications. Now a study by scientists from Georgetown University and MedStar Health describes how a single ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Head-to-head study shows bariatric surgery superior to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass were associated with about five-times more weight loss than weekly injections of GLP-1 receptor agonists semaglutide or tirzepatide, at the end of two years, according to a new head-to-head ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Black patients have higher rate of minor complications after metabolic and bariatric surgery than white patients
Black patients are more likely to experience minor complications after metabolic and bariatric surgery than white patients, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Higher body mass index could lead to risk for complications after bariatric surgery
The higher a person's body mass index (BMI), the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, especially those with BMI of 50 or more, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Blood conservation technique does not reduce need for transfusions, international study finds
An international study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine sheds light on acute normovolemic hemodilution, also known as ANH, a blood conservation technique.
Jun 12, 2025
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Reducing oxygen for critically ill patients does not harm chances of survival, large study finds
Reducing supplementary oxygen given to intensive care patients does not deliver any clear and obvious health benefits or harm their chances of survival, according to new research.
Jun 12, 2025
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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas
Leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England. The study, from the University of Sheffield, also found patients living in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged ...
Jun 12, 2025
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'I get to love you with two hearts now': Mom thriving after complex double-organ transplant
Shortly after she was born, Laura Valentine turned blue.
Jun 12, 2025
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'Smart' dental implants developed that feel and function like natural teeth
Each year, millions of people in the U.S. get dental implants as a long-term, natural-looking fix for missing teeth. But traditional implants don't fully mimic real teeth.
Jun 11, 2025
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Bioengineered skin doubles burn healing speed in preclinical models
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center have developed an innovative bioengineered skin equivalent for grafting in burn victims. The bioengineered skin produced from the patient's own cells ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Accreditation process drives surgical quality improvement, study shows
About 800 U.S. hospitals have earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) between 2017 and 2023 through programs aimed at improving the quality of surgical care. Researchers found that while about 40% ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Planned repeat C-sections: Marginalized groups more often experience serious maternal complications
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers examining births among people with previous cesarean sections found higher rates of "severe maternal morbidity"—or serious complications that could have long-lasting effects ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Total ankle replacement using unique lateral approach shows good long-term outcomes
A clinical study led by Lew C. Schon, MD, FACS, FAAOS, Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, is drawing attention across the orthopedic and biomedical ...
Jun 10, 2025
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