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Seven-year study demonstrates clear benefits of fetal surgery to treat spina bifida in babies

Results of a landmark, seven-year National Institutes of Health-funded trial, Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS), demonstrate clear benefit for babies who undergo fetal surgery to treat spina bifida, the most common birth defect in the central nervous system.

11 Feb 2011

RF technology effective in detection of retained surgical items during bariatric procedures

RF Surgical Systems, Inc., the market leader in the prevention and detection of retained surgical sponges, today announced the first published data on the power of radio frequency technology to identify retained surgical items in all patient types.

11 Feb 2011

Neuralstem updates progress of ongoing clinical trial of spinal cord stem cells in treatment of ALS

Neuralstem, Inc. updated the progress of its ongoing Phase I human clinical trial of the company's spinal cord stem cells in the treatment of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

11 Feb 2011

New laser device fights cellulite from under the skin

Over 80% of women today live with the reality of having cellulite, making it one of the biggest cosmetic problems plaguing doctors and patients alike. And while there is everything from quick fixes to extensive invasive procedures to lessen this embarrassing condition, we all wait with anticipation for that modern, miracle treatment that permanently makes our dimpled skin vanish while allowing us to maintain our regular schedules.

10 Feb 2011

Study: 30% of older patients with vulvar cancer die from treatment complications, ICD

Research by the American Academy of Family Physicians demonstrates that vulvar cancer occurs most frequently in women age 65 to 75 years of age. Thirty percent of patients with vulvar cancer are age 70 or older, and the rate increases with age, reaching a peak of 20 per 100,000 women by 75 years of age.

10 Feb 2011

Early amniotomy on first time mothers can shorten delivery time by 10%

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that by performing an amniotomy on first time mothers in situations when labor has to be induced, that delivery time can be shortened by more than 10 percent.

10 Feb 2011

Georgia Tech, Emory University startup receives $5.1M investment to develop novel cardiac surgery system

A Georgia Tech and Emory University medical device startup that has developed a system to simplify and standardize the technique for opening and closing the beating heart during cardiac surgery has received a $5.1 million investment.

10 Feb 2011

New rotary-powered device for bone marrow aspiration, biopsy yields superior samples with less pain

For many cancer patients, a bone marrow biopsy and/or aspiration is one of the most dreaded aspects of their diagnosis and treatment plan. The traditional method for gaining bone marrow involves grinding a needle by hand through a patient's skin and bone, and the procedure is often described as extremely painful.

10 Feb 2011

Patients with sensorineural hearing loss can benefit from mucosa-derived stem cell transplant

Stem Cell scientists in Australia have found that patients suffering from hearing problems which began during infancy and childhood could benefit from a transplant of stem cells from their nose. The research, published today in STEM CELLS, reveals that mucosa-derived stem cells can help preserve hearing function during the early-onset of sensorineural hearing loss.

10 Feb 2011

Enrollment suspended in WorldHeart's Levacor Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-To-Transplant Study

World Heart Corporation, a developer of mechanical circulatory systems, announced today that it has paused enrollment in its Levacor Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Bridge-To-Transplant (BTT) Study pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and approval of the previously announced device refinements.

10 Feb 2011

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia co-led a new landmark study showing that fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly reduces the need to divert fluid from the brain, improves mobility and improves the chances that a child will be able to walk independently.

9 Feb 2011

PolyMedix commences PMX-60056 Phase 2 clinical trial in patients undergoing PCI

PolyMedix, Inc., an emerging biotechnology company focused on developing new therapeutic drugs to treat infectious diseases and acute cardiovascular disorders, has initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial, following conclusion of a review by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a protocol submitted by PolyMedix, to assess the safety and efficacy of its heptagonist, PMX-60056, in reversing heparin in patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures.

9 Feb 2011

Minor damage to heart muscle during coronary artery bypass grafting associated with increased risk of death

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that even small amounts of damage to heart muscle during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with an increased risk of death, even among patients who initially do well following surgery. The study is published in the February 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

9 Feb 2011

Study finds breast cancer patients do not benefit from axillary lymph node dissection

Among patients with early-stage breast cancer that had spread to a nearby lymph node and who received treatment that included lumpectomy and radiation therapy, women who just had the sentinel lymph node removed did not have worse survival than women who had more extensive axillary lymph node dissection, according to a study in the February 9 issue of JAMA.

9 Feb 2011

New You Magazine about anti-aging management to re-launch in March

New You, the premier American consumer magazine about cosmetic surgery, will re-launch in March as the voice of the anti-aging industry in a strategic partnership with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

9 Feb 2011

Cardiac enzyme elevations following CABG surgery is associated with worse prognosis

Patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery and had elevated levels of the cardiac enzymes creatine kinase or troponin in the 24 hours following surgery had an associated intermediate and long-term increased risk of death, according to a study in the February 9 issue of JAMA.

9 Feb 2011

Revo pacemaker receives FDA approval for use during certain MRI exams

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first heart pacemaker designed to be used safely during certain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams.

9 Feb 2011

Rational use of heath care dollars for tonsillectomy

Without fanfare, hundreds of thousands of children surrender their tonsils to a surgeon's scalpel each year, usually to alleviate recurring infections and obstructive sleep problems. Most of the time, the snipped tonsils are sent to a pathologist, who looks for evidence of more serious medical problems, like unsuspected cancer.

9 Feb 2011

Tulane surgeon performs new robotic-assisted surgery to treat head, neck cancers

Tulane University School of Medicine surgeon Dr. Paul Friedlander is performing a new, less-invasive form of robotic surgery to treat head and neck cancers.

9 Feb 2011

Nine thousand patients to take part in Nowegian study on opening of narrowed coronary arteries

Nine thousand patients will take part in a clinical trial to determine the best method of opening narrowed coronary arteries. The results of the study may lead to substantial cost savings - and save lives.

9 Feb 2011

Medical Procedure News

Seven-year study demonstrates clear benefits of fetal surgery to treat spina bifida in babies

RF technology effective in detection of retained surgical items during bariatric procedures

Neuralstem updates progress of ongoing clinical trial of spinal cord stem cells in treatment of ALS

New laser device fights cellulite from under the skin

Study: 30% of older patients with vulvar cancer die from treatment complications, ICD

Early amniotomy on first time mothers can shorten delivery time by 10%

Georgia Tech, Emory University startup receives $5.1M investment to develop novel cardiac surgery system

New rotary-powered device for bone marrow aspiration, biopsy yields superior samples with less pain

Patients with sensorineural hearing loss can benefit from mucosa-derived stem cell transplant

Enrollment suspended in WorldHeart's Levacor Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-To-Transplant Study

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

PolyMedix commences PMX-60056 Phase 2 clinical trial in patients undergoing PCI

Minor damage to heart muscle during coronary artery bypass grafting associated with increased risk of death

Study finds breast cancer patients do not benefit from axillary lymph node dissection

New You Magazine about anti-aging management to re-launch in March

Cardiac enzyme elevations following CABG surgery is associated with worse prognosis

Revo pacemaker receives FDA approval for use during certain MRI exams

Rational use of heath care dollars for tonsillectomy

Tulane surgeon performs new robotic-assisted surgery to treat head, neck cancers

Nine thousand patients to take part in Nowegian study on opening of narrowed coronary arteries

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