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Balloon-assisted procedure found safe and effective for patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement
New data from a large, international registry showed balloon-assisted anterior mitral leaflet modification (BATMAN) was safe, effective, and resulted in shorter procedure times among patients undergoing transcatheter mitral ...
May 2, 2025
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Early transcatheter aortic valve replacement reduces cardiovascular events in asymptomatic aortic stenosis patients
New analysis from the EARLY TAVR trial showed patients between the age of 65 and 70 years old derived the most benefits of a strategy of early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared to other ...
May 2, 2025
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AI successfully identifies risk factors linked to more severe pain after knee replacement
A study using artificial intelligence to classify patient pain archetypes and identify risk for severe pain after knee replacement has earned a Best of Meeting award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional ...
May 2, 2025
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Certain surgical gestures during prostate removal linked to better sexual function recovery
After reviewing hundreds of hours of surgical video, a team led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has created a system that links specific steps performed during a surgical procedure to how well patients recover. The study, published ...
May 1, 2025
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More men with prostate cancer are avoiding unnecessary surgery
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. Despite this, widespread adoption of prostate cancer screening has been controversial. Many primary care doctors worry that screening ...
May 1, 2025
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Colorado mom undergoes rare half-birth surgery to save baby's life
When the anesthesiologist put Angelica Vance under for her cesarean section, she had no way of knowing what she'd encounter when she woke.
May 1, 2025
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Kānuka extract shows promise in reducing organ transplant medication's side effects
Researchers have identified a compound in an extract from native kānuka that may have the potential to limit the adverse effects of rapamycin, a drug primarily used as an immune suppressant in kidney transplants.
May 1, 2025
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Stenting improves long-term survival for patients with complete blockages undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved long-term survival and fewer cardiac arrests at one year. The late-breaking data were presented ...
May 1, 2025
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Ambulatory surgery centers treat 15% more patients in socially vulnerable areas for cardiac interventions, study finds
The first study evaluating Medicare patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) demonstrated good safety outcomes, such as mortality and adverse event rates at 30 days, ...
May 1, 2025
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Single antiplatelet therapy reduced risk in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by half
Findings from the Transfusion Requirements in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TRITAVI) registry demonstrate that single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated ...
May 1, 2025
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'No-touch' vein harvesting has meaningful benefits for heart bypass patients, finds study
'No-touch' vein harvesting significantly reduces the risk of graft failure up to three years after coronary artery bypass surgery compared with conventionally harvested vein grafts, finds a study from China published by The ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Diabetes medication may increase risk of perioperative ketoacidosis
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), or gliflozins, are medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). They are designed to lower high blood glucose levels typical in T2DM, and work by ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Bariatric surgery, liver transplant offer long-term gains
Simultaneous bariatric surgery and liver transplant for patients who are severely obese is safe and improves long-term health outcomes, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study. This combined approach offers a needed solution ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Genetic-based tool helps determine if surgery is a good option for pancreatic cancer patients
Researchers in Japan have developed a predictive model that could improve treatment decisions for advanced pancreatic cancer patients. By combining tumor marker readings with patients' genetic information, their model predicts ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Racial disparities in breast reconstruction persist, despite Affordable Care Act implementation
Despite steady increases in rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy, racial disparities in IBR have persisted in the years since implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reports a study in ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Bile duct injury rates higher from robotic-assisted than from laparoscopic cholecystectomy
As robotic cholecystectomy, also known as gallbladder removal, becomes increasingly common, researchers have identified higher rates of bile duct injury in robotic cholecystectomy compared to the conventional approach, a ...
Apr 29, 2025
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CAD/CAM provides clinical benefits in jaw reconstruction surgery
For patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck cancer, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement
A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded.
Apr 29, 2025
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Immunotherapy could replace surgery, enabling patients to retain their organs and enhance their quality of life
New results from a clinical trial led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), gastrointestinal oncologists Andrea Cercek, MD, and Luis Diaz Jr., MD, demonstrate how immunotherapy alone can allow people with mismatch ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Stents and bypass surgery more comparable than once thought
A multinational study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine has found that the risks of major complications after stenting or bypass surgery are similar, even several years out.
Apr 28, 2025
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Team is first in world to investigate cardiac xenotransplant as a 'bridge' for babies
A team led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles has become the first in the world to demonstrate the possibility of using genetically engineered pig hearts as a potential "bridge" to heart transplant for critically ill babies.
Apr 28, 2025
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Head injuries are a growing risk for anesthesiologists, experts warn
One moment, Dr. Cornelius Sullivan was standing over a patient during surgery. The next, he woke up in an ambulance on the way to the emergency room.
Apr 28, 2025
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Trial of structural heart interventions shows promising results
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace damaged heart valves, offering patients an alternative to open heart surgery. Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Molecular tests provide more convenient, personalized monitoring of heart transplant recipients
Molecular testing is transforming post-transplant care, reducing the need for invasive biopsies and personalizing medication regimens to lower the risk of infection and other downstream side effects, according to a presentation ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Families have to find their own livers because of organ donor shortfall
The number of adults and children who need organs consistently exceeds the available supply. While most transplants require a deceased donor, healthy people can donate one kidney and a portion of their liver.
Apr 28, 2025
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