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Drug combo delivered in a nanoparticle formulation extends the survival of mice with medulloblastoma

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have demonstrated that a novel combination of two drugs that act as targeted inhibitors, delivered in a nanoparticle formulation, extend the survival of mice with medulloblastoma.

27 Jan 2022

Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pig soft tissue without human help

A robot has performed laparoscopic surgery on the soft tissue of a pig without the guiding hand of a human – a significant step in robotics toward fully automated surgery on humans.

27 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization

Vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study has found.

27 Jan 2022

Death rates from ovarian cancer are predicted to fall by 2022 in EU countries

Death rates from ovarian cancer are predicted to fall by 17% in the UK and by 7% in EU countries in 2022 compared to 2017, according to new research published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology today (Wednesday).

27 Jan 2022

Research reveals the burden of aortic valve stenosis in the UK

An estimated 300,000 people in the UK have aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal condition, suggests research published in the open access journal Open Heart.

26 Jan 2022

Breast cancer drug shows promise in treating young infants with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum

PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) is a group of rare, incurable disorders caused by mutations in the PIK3CA gene that result in the malformation and overgrowth of various parts of the body.

26 Jan 2022

What the federal ‘No Surprises Act’ means in California

Betty Chow, a Los Angeles resident, had a cervical disc replaced in August 2020 at a surgery center that was part of her Anthem Blue Cross PPO network.

26 Jan 2022

After miscarriages, workers have few guarantees for time off or job-based help

For three years, Rachel Makkar said, she thrived in her job as a broker and asset manager at J&B Building Co. in Colorado. She excelled at her work — she said her performance reviews noted that — and she thought it was "the best place I've ever worked."

26 Jan 2022

New practice guideline offers recommendations for managing patients with type B aortic dissection

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD).

25 Jan 2022

Fat injection procedure improves symptoms of plantar fasciitis

A novel technique that transplants a patient's own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar fasciitis, according to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.

25 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a potential new way to combat antibiotic resistance

Researchers from Monash University have discovered a potential new way to prevent antibiotic resistance and reduce antibiotic intake.

25 Jan 2022

La Trobe researcher aims to prevent the rise of knee arthritis in young Australians

Australians have the highest rates of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries worldwide, and young Australians are most at risk, with a 74% increase in knee surgery in people under 25 since 2000. Half the people who’ve had a knee reconstruction develop knee arthritis in their 30s, which means a less active lifestyle and potentially even a knee replacement in middle-age.

25 Jan 2022

Artificial intelligence could help better predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease

For the first time, University of Utah Health scientists have shown that artificial intelligence could lead to better ways to predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease.

25 Jan 2022

Patients and providers have different expectations about access to medical records, study finds

While both patients and clinicians prioritize information transparency, a 21st Century Cures Act requirement for the immediate release of test and lab results is proving more controversial, according to recently published survey results of clinicians and patients.

24 Jan 2022

Screening of non-smoking women in Taiwan associated with lung cancer overdiagnosis

A new study based on data from a national cancer registry in Taiwan found evidence that lung cancer screening may be leading to overdiagnosis at the population level.

24 Jan 2022

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment for HER2-overexpressing esophageal cancer found to be ineffective

The NRG Oncology clinical trial NRG-RTOG 1010, studying the addition of the drug trastuzumab to chemoradiation and surgery, did not reach its primary goal of improving disease-free survival (DFS) rates for patients with HER2 overexpressing esophageal adenocarcinoma.

22 Jan 2022

American College of Surgeons and JAHF join hands to improve surgical care for older adults

Today the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program and The John A. Hartford Foundation announced their work on a new partnership to improve surgical care for older adults while serving diverse populations across the nation.

22 Jan 2022

Pilot human trial uses new falloposcope device to capture images of fallopian tubes

Due to a lack of effective screening and diagnostic tools, more than three-fourths of ovarian cancer cases are not found until the cancer is in an advanced stage.

22 Jan 2022

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

New MRI technology, developed by Siemens in collaboration with researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Engineering, will expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices, severe obesity and claustrophobia.

21 Jan 2022

Using metal K-wires to hold broken wrist bones is not superior to traditional plaster cast

Using metal K-wires (commonly known as 'pins') to hold broken wrist bones in place while they heal are no better than a traditional molded plaster cast, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

20 Jan 2022

Surgery News and Research

Drug combo delivered in a nanoparticle formulation extends the survival of mice with medulloblastoma

Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pig soft tissue without human help

COVID-19 vaccination does not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization

Death rates from ovarian cancer are predicted to fall by 2022 in EU countries

Research reveals the burden of aortic valve stenosis in the UK

Breast cancer drug shows promise in treating young infants with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum

What the federal ‘No Surprises Act’ means in California

After miscarriages, workers have few guarantees for time off or job-based help

New practice guideline offers recommendations for managing patients with type B aortic dissection

Fat injection procedure improves symptoms of plantar fasciitis

Researchers discover a potential new way to combat antibiotic resistance

La Trobe researcher aims to prevent the rise of knee arthritis in young Australians

Artificial intelligence could help better predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease

Patients and providers have different expectations about access to medical records, study finds

Screening of non-smoking women in Taiwan associated with lung cancer overdiagnosis

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment for HER2-overexpressing esophageal cancer found to be ineffective

American College of Surgeons and JAHF join hands to improve surgical care for older adults

Pilot human trial uses new falloposcope device to capture images of fallopian tubes

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

Using metal K-wires to hold broken wrist bones is not superior to traditional plaster cast

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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