New AI could teach the next generation of surgeons
In an increasingly acute surgeon shortage, artificial intelligence could help fill the gap, coaching medical students as they practice surgical techniques.
Dec 1, 2025
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A stranger's face? The unresolved questions of face transplantation 20 years on
When he saw the newspaper headlines in 2002, James Partridge was furious. Severely burned in a fire at 18, he spent his life advocating for people with "visible difference" through charities like Changing Faces and Face Equality ...
Nov 30, 2025
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Innovative care system aims to save severed limbs
The number of traumatic amputations is rising worldwide—caused by road traffic accidents, accidents at work or during leisure activities, but also as a result of terrorist attacks or war. Only a few specialist clinics are ...
Nov 29, 2025
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Adenotonsillectomy safe in children with Down syndrome, other genetic syndromes
For children with Down syndrome (DS) or other genetic syndromes (OS), adenotonsillectomy seems to be safe, with a low rate of complications, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal.
Nov 26, 2025
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Laparoscopic surgery can reduce blood loss and improve jaundice recovery for severe newborn liver disease
Nagoya University researchers and their collaborators have found that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery compared to traditional open surgery for treating ...
Nov 25, 2025
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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 home, ...
Nov 20, 2025
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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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Last-minute surgery changes? Experts share tips on how to handle canceled surgeries
Preparing for surgery can be scary. In addition to the medical issues, having surgery involves a lot of prep. You may need to coordinate childcare, transportation, finances and time off work. Designate a caregiver. Stop taking ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Surgery after immunotherapy boosts survival for liver cancer patients
A new Cedars-Sinai Cancer study shows that patients with advanced liver cancer who receive immunotherapy to shrink their tumors have improved outcomes after liver transplant or tumor removal.
Nov 14, 2025
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Weight loss drug could help avoid need for follow-up bariatric surgery
Combining bariatric surgery with weight loss medication can help people who need to lose more weight post-surgery, Monash University and Alfred Health-led research has found.
Nov 10, 2025
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