Diabetes
Diabetics fare worse after heart surgery, study finds
(HealthDay)—People with diabetes have an increased risk of problems after heart bypass surgery, a new study finds.
May 29, 2014
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Medical research
Skin grafts from genetically modified pigs may offer alternative for burn treatment
A specially-bred strain of miniature swine lacking the molecule responsible for the rapid rejection of pig-to-primate organ transplants may provide a new source of skin grafts to treat seriously burned patients. A team of ...
May 27, 2014
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Surgery
Home health visits greatly lower readmissions for heart surgery patients
A study from North Shore University Hospital's (NSUH) cardiothoracic surgery department demonstrated a very significant reduction in hospital readmissions after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This study is featured ...
May 1, 2014
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Medical research
Researchers find reason why many vein grafts fail
(Medical Xpress)—National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a biological pathway that contributes to the high rate of vein graft failure following bypass surgery. Using mouse models of bypass surgery, they ...
Mar 12, 2014
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Cardiology
First human totally endoscopic aortic valve replacements reported
Surgeons in France have successfully replaced the aortic valve in two patients without opening the chest during surgery. The procedure, using totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement (TEAVR), shows potential for improving ...
Mar 11, 2014
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Cardiology
Hospital quality adds to disparities in cardiac surgery
(HealthDay)—Hospital quality contributes to the racial disparities in outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, according to research published online on Jan. 8 in JAMA Surgery.
Jan 13, 2014
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Cardiology
First robotically assisted coronary stenting procedure performed at Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
The interventional cardiology team led by Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, FACC, at UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center (SCVC) has successfully completed the first two robotically-assisted coronary angioplasty/stent procedures ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Cardiology
For patients with diabetes, angioplasty and bypass surgery lead to similar long-term benefits for quality of life
For patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease in more than one artery, treatment with coronary artery bypass graft surgery provided slightly better health status and quality of life between 6 months and 2 years than ...
Oct 15, 2013
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Medical research
First clinical study shows potential of stem cell-enriched fat grafts to transform reconstructive surgery
Stem cell-enriched fat grafting could become central to plastic and reconstructive surgery after the first randomised trial in humans confirms the technique's excellent feasibility and safety.
Sep 26, 2013
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Surgery
Fat grafting helps patients with scarring problems, reports
Millions of people with scars suffer from pain, discomfort, and inability to perform regular activities. Some may have to revert to addicting pain medicine to get rid of their ailments. Now, and with a new methodology, such ...
Sep 25, 2013
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