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Supervised exercise improves broken hip outcomes in older women, clinical trial finds
Results from a recent multi-center, randomized, controlled trial demonstrate that testosterone gel does not improve long-distance mobility compared to exercise alone in older women recovering from a hip fracture.
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Oncology & Cancer
Shorter radiation therapy after prostate surgery safe, study finds
For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many patients decline or defer ...
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Your kitchen: Cooking, conversation and hand injuries
The kitchen is the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings with family and friends. It's also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Sanj Kakar, M.D. a Mayo Clinic ...
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Smartphones aid recovery from broken leg, hip
A person's smartphone can show how well they'll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says.
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Why the Achilles is such a danger zone
When Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dropped to the ground and grabbed his right foot in agony during Monday's playoff game against the New York Knicks, fans feared the worst.
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A plastic surgeon explains the risks to consider before going under the knife—or the needle
A series of ads for Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook were recently banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). These ads were found to be misleading and irresponsible, ...
May 14, 2025
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Postsurgery recovery for women, what to know with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause serious pain.
May 14, 2025
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Deadly blood clots, risky treatments: The high-stakes battle against deep vein thrombosis in sports and beyond
Seven-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, 34, recently joined a growing list of NBA athletes to be sidelined by a diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT.
May 13, 2025
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Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal—but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond ...
May 13, 2025
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AI model predicts risk of infection in postoperative patients
A new AI model will soon be able to predict the risk of infection in postoperative patients. This will allow health care providers to take preventive measures and detect complications at an earlier stage. The LUMC will use ...
May 13, 2025
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Different anesthetics, same result: Unconsciousness by shifting brainwave phase
At the level of molecules and cells, ketamine and dexmedetomidine work very differently, but in the operating room they do the same exact thing: anesthetize the patient. By demonstrating how these distinct drugs achieve the ...
May 12, 2025
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Double lung transplant saves mother of twins
The timing of Cornelia Tischmacher's pneumonia couldn't have been worse—eight months after the Berlin mom gave birth to twins.
May 12, 2025
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Removing ovaries and fallopian tubes linked to lower risk of early death among some breast cancer patients
Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry particular BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants are offered surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes as this dramatically reduces their risk of ovarian cancer.
May 8, 2025
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Female ophthalmology trainees perform fewer cataract procedures during residency: Study
Female residents reported fewer cataract procedures than male residents from 2014 to 2023, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
May 8, 2025
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Discovery yields insights on preventing organ transplant rejection
Current treatments to prevent organ transplant rejection focus mainly on suppressing T cells, part of the adaptive immune system. However, the innate immune system—the body's first line of defense that triggers early inflammation ...
May 7, 2025
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Radical vs. simple hysterectomy? Researcher says post-operative sexual health should be considered
For people with low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer, a simple hysterectomy removing the uterus and cervix has similar cancer outcomes to a more invasive radical hysterectomy—all while providing improved bladder function ...
May 7, 2025
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Kidney transplant rate increasing, but efficiency of allocation system low
The number of kidney transplants performed annually in the United States has increased steadily, but with decreasing allocation efficiency, according to a study published online in the April issue of Kidney International ...
May 7, 2025
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Newly identified protein could mitigate or eliminate excessive scarring during wound healing
A study published April 12 in Nature Communications identifies a protein that helps prevent excessive scarring. The protein, called fibromodulin (FMOD) forms a complex of molecules with interleukin 1β that stops myofibroblasts ...
May 6, 2025
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Nasal endoscopic surgery beneficial for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps
For patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, nasal endoscopic surgery can remove polyps in a shorter time, with less intraoperative blood loss compared with traditional open sinus surgery, according to a study published ...
May 6, 2025
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FDA approves SAPIEN 3 platform for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Edwards Lifesciences' SAPIEN 3 platform, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) therapy, for patients with severe aortic stenosis without symptoms. The approval ...
May 6, 2025
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Rare spinal tumor removed through patient's eye socket
In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a team led by a University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) neurosurgeon has successfully removed a rare cancerous tumor wrapped around the spine and spinal cord of a 19-year-old woman—through ...
May 5, 2025
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Transurethral fulguration alleviates pelvic pain in interstitial cystitis
For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), transurethral fulguration (TUF) is effective for alleviating pelvic pain, according to a study published online April 3 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.
May 5, 2025
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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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