Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two deaths linked to rabies-infected kidney transplant
A rare case of rabies linked to an organ transplant has resulted in two deaths, federal health officials announced.
Dec 8, 2025
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Surgery
Q&A: Navigating weight loss—when to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy
People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Surgery
Avoidable cancellation of knee replacement operations costs NHS millions, increases waiting times, study shows
Thousands of NHS knee replacement operations are canceled at short notice every year, many for avoidable reasons, according to a new study. This costs the NHS millions of pounds and increases waiting times for patients, many ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Surgery
Dehydration and other age-related conditions following major surgery linked to worse outcomes for older adults
Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome—such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition—after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Surgery
Greater patient safety in major lung surgery: World's largest study provides new insights
The Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden and the TU Dresden Faculty of Medicine has conducted the world's largest study on patient safety in major ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Surgery
Hope on the horizon for women with urinary incontinence
Researchers have identified a promising alternative material for treating the condition of stress urinary incontinence.
Dec 1, 2025
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Cardiology
Adult heart transplantation shows transformation in the US and Western Europe
In nearly 60 years, heart transplantation has transformed from a daring vision to an established surgical procedure. Since the first adult heart transplant in the United States was performed at Stanford Hospital in 1968, ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Immunology
New protocol for Treg expansion uses targeted immunotherapy to reduce transplant complications
In preclinical studies, researchers found that priming the immune system with a Treg-expanding therapy before stem cell transplant boosted survival, protected vital organs, and promoted a balanced gut microbiome—offering ...
Nov 27, 2025
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Surgery
Ultrasound pinpoints vascular complications from cosmetic fillers
Ultrasound can aid in treating complications from cosmetic filler injections, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Dec 3, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Bladder cancer surgeons improve their performance when monitored and given feedback
Providing surgeons feedback and education on their performance significantly improved the quality of bladder cancer operations, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL, UCLH and the University of Edinburgh.
Dec 11, 2025
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