Surgery
In many cases, hip replacement also eases back pain
If you have a bad hip and lower back pain, a new study suggests that hip replacement surgery may solve both issues at once.
Jul 9, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New model of breast cancer's causes developed
A new model of the causes of breast cancer, created by a team led by researchers at UC San Francisco, Genentech and Stanford University, is designed to capture the complex interrelationships between dozens of primary and ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Numerous jobs linked to increased risk of knee reconstruction
Knee replacements are a huge burden on society and individuals from all walks of life. A major global systematic review has identified the common jobs—paid and unpaid—that may be putting people unknowingly at risk.
Jul 8, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Online tool helps doctors predict whether childhood cancer treatment will lead to premature menopause
Cancer clinicians have a new tool that can predict how a proposed treatment for childhood cancer may influence the onset of one type of premature menopause, thanks to the work of a University of Alberta master's student.
Jun 23, 2020
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Surgery
Organ transplants drop dramatically during pandemic
Hospitals are slowly resuming non-emergency procedures as outbreaks of COVID-19 wane across Canada. But for thousands of Canadians waiting for replacement organs, the pandemic continues to disrupt transplant operations and ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Cardiology
Cardiologist investigates why TAVR might not work for some heart patient
A University of Cincinnati physician-researcher says unlocking the key to how platelets function before, after and during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may provide insight as to why some patients undergoing ...
Jun 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nicotine therapy for coronavirus: the evidence is weak and contradictory
France recently put limits on the purchase nicotine-replacement products, stopping online sales and restricting buyers to a one-month supply of gums, patches and inhalers bought at pharmacies. The limits have nothing to do ...
Jun 2, 2020
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Cardiology
Study finds TAVR is safe treatment for patients with bicuspid valve disease
For many patients with a bicuspid aortic valve that needs replacing, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appears to be a safe treatment option with low complication rates, according to a study published in JACC: ...
May 27, 2020
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Surgery
A new hip or knee can do a marriage good, study finds
(HealthDay)—After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love.
May 27, 2020
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Medical research
Good news for menopausal women taking hops supplements
Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren't likely to cause drug interactions, new research from Oregon State University's Linus Pauling ...
May 19, 2020
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