Medical Procedure News

RSS

Can generative AI truly transform healthcare into a more personalized experience?

The current literature on large language model (LLM)-based evaluation metrics for healthcare chatbots.

2 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

The current state of knowledge about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of brain tumors.

2 Apr 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2024

Researchers develop realistic replica of adult human ear using 3D printing

Using state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques and a 3D printer, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have assembled a replica of an adult human ear that looks and feels natural.

29 Mar 2024

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Mar 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

28 Mar 2024

Simple pre-surgical protocol can help prevent dangerous post-surgical infections

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections.

28 Mar 2024

Familial Alzheimer's transmissible through bone marrow transplants, study shows

Familial Alzheimer's disease can be transferred via bone marrow transplant, researchers show March 28 in the journal Stem Cell Reports.

28 Mar 2024

Accredited hospitals demonstrate better outcomes for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery

Hospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer demonstrate significantly better outcomes for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery compared to non-accredited hospitals, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

28 Mar 2024

Weight loss drugs associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy

New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications.

27 Mar 2024

Delaying surgical inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants reduces risks

Delaying surgical inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants until after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit appears to reduce the likelihood of serious adverse events, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.

26 Mar 2024

Columbia researchers secure $38.95 million ARPA-H contract to build a living knee replacement

A team of researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Columbia Engineering has been awarded up to a $38.95 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to build a living knee replacement from biomaterials and human stem cells, including a patient's own cells.

26 Mar 2024

Esophageal cancer surgery: Standard and keyhole incisions show similar outcomes

New research has found no evidence of a difference between recovery time and complications when comparing standard and keyhole surgical incisions for the treatment of esophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet).

26 Mar 2024

Towards better diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders: Skin biopsy for α-synuclein detection proves effective

The positivity rate of cutaneous phosphorylated alpha-synuclein protein (P-SYN) deposition among individuals with dementia.

26 Mar 2024

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Using wearable breath sensors to monitor respiratory parameters such as temperature, airflow, and humidity, and to detect various respiratory biomarkers.

26 Mar 2024

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

Proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid for endometrial cancer detection.

26 Mar 2024

Review unveils the potential of Digital Guided Therapy in transforming endodontic treatments

Endodontic diseases present a significant challenge in dentistry due to their complex nature and the precision required in treatment. Traditionally, the success of these treatments has heavily relied on the dentist's skill and experience.

25 Mar 2024

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care across the board.

25 Mar 2024

Rising survival rates for AML patients over 65 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) between 2000 and 2021, leukemia-free and overall survival improved significantly over time.

22 Mar 2024

Study demonstrates safe reduction of lymph node removal in breast cancer patients

Patients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid extensive removal of the lymph nodes if their treatment is tailored to their response to cancer-killing therapies such as chemotherapy before surgery.

22 Mar 2024

Medical Procedure News

Can generative AI truly transform healthcare into a more personalized experience?

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

Researchers develop realistic replica of adult human ear using 3D printing

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

Simple pre-surgical protocol can help prevent dangerous post-surgical infections

Familial Alzheimer's transmissible through bone marrow transplants, study shows

Accredited hospitals demonstrate better outcomes for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery

Weight loss drugs associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy

Delaying surgical inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants reduces risks

Columbia researchers secure $38.95 million ARPA-H contract to build a living knee replacement

Esophageal cancer surgery: Standard and keyhole incisions show similar outcomes

Towards better diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders: Skin biopsy for α-synuclein detection proves effective

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

Review unveils the potential of Digital Guided Therapy in transforming endodontic treatments

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

Rising survival rates for AML patients over 65 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Study demonstrates safe reduction of lymph node removal in breast cancer patients

Discover how SciY empowers scientists

Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

Latest News