Surgery
Total hip replacement recovery: Expert explains what you need to know
Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement?
Apr 14, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
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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Cardiology
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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Oncology & Cancer
Detecting invasive nodules could be key to preventing unnecessary pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the pancreas. Some remain benign, while others have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. A recent study, which followed 257 patients in Japan for an average ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Medical research
For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs
Even after surgery, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, with limited options for treatment. New research suggests that advances in knowledge and therapeutics may ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Cardiology
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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Cardiology
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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Cardiology
Heart donation after circulatory death technique expands transplant access
Researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) marked the 10-year anniversary of modern heart donation after circulatory death (DCD), a technique ...
Apr 27, 2025
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Neuroscience
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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Surgery
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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