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Long-term study reveals lifelong challenges for children with single-ventricle heart disease

Children born with single‑ventricle heart disease, a rare and serious heart defect, often undergo multiple surgeries in their first years of life.

11 Mar 2026

Geographic location strongly influences stage of breast cancer diagnosis

Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

11 Mar 2026

Electrical stimulation restores movement and sensory feedback after severe spinal injury

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them. Both are critical to generate the coordinated movement involved in walking.

11 Mar 2026

Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts warnings for patients, and a push for tighter safety standards

An investigation into cosmetic surgery chains by KFF Health News and NBC News has prompted consumer warnings from industry groups representing plastic surgeons and a call for more transparency around physician disciplinary actions in California.

11 Mar 2026

Primary care is in trouble. So doctors band together to boost their market power.

Western Massachusetts, a patchwork of rural communities and low-income cities, is a difficult place to find a primary care doctor if you don't already have one.

11 Mar 2026

AI and genetics reveal new insights into human language development

Learning French, reading the latest Andy Weir novel, hanging out with friends for St. Patrick's Day - language is central to all these everyday activities.

10 Mar 2026

Alginate-enhanced gel improves organoid development

Miniature organs grown in the lab can organize themselves into complex shapes. But they never do it the same way twice, which makes it hard to use these so-called 'organoids' to study disease.

10 Mar 2026

New consensus defines oligometastatic stage in pancreatic cancer

Until now, the following has been true for metastatic pancreatic cancer: Once the tumor has spread, local treatment such as surgery is usually no longer an option.

10 Mar 2026

Holding blood thinners for too long may jeopardize surgical recovery

Blood thinners are a common medication for much of the older adult population, prescribed to prevent blood clots that can cause adverse events like heart attack or stroke.

10 Mar 2026

The new 5-minute screening tool for endometriosis detection

A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.

10 Mar 2026

Hormonal imbalance and gut microbes linked to cognitive deficits in patients with PitNETs

Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are commonly associated with visual disturbances and endocrine abnormalities; however, many patients also experience cognitive deficits, particularly in memory, attention, and executive function, which significantly affect quality of life.

9 Mar 2026

Improving fitness boosts brain-boosting protein release after a single workout

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

9 Mar 2026

Brain connectivity differences found in infants with congenital heart disease

The prevalence of congenital heart disease points to the need for a better understanding of how it influences neurodevelopment. New in JNeurosci, Jung-Hoon Kim and Catherine Limperopoulos, from Children's National Hospital, led a study examining brain network disruptions that may be linked to congenital heart disease.

9 Mar 2026

Preventing postoperative rebleeding in intracerebral hemorrhage surgery

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the stroke subtype with the highest mortality and disability rates, and early hematoma evacuation is crucial for improving prognosis.

9 Mar 2026

Boron neutron capture therapy shows promise for deadly brain tumors

Malignant gliomas are among the deadliest brain cancers, with limited treatment options and poor survival.

9 Mar 2026

New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure

After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart failure as a result ⎯ a condition that impacts 6.8 million Americans and carries a high lifetime risk with 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. expected to develop the condition during their lifetime.

9 Mar 2026

Cellular roadmap offers new targets for improving rotator cuff surgical repair

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Surgery News and Research

Long-term study reveals lifelong challenges for children with single-ventricle heart disease

Geographic location strongly influences stage of breast cancer diagnosis

Electrical stimulation restores movement and sensory feedback after severe spinal injury

Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts warnings for patients, and a push for tighter safety standards

Primary care is in trouble. So doctors band together to boost their market power.

AI and genetics reveal new insights into human language development

Alginate-enhanced gel improves organoid development

New consensus defines oligometastatic stage in pancreatic cancer

Holding blood thinners for too long may jeopardize surgical recovery

The new 5-minute screening tool for endometriosis detection

Hormonal imbalance and gut microbes linked to cognitive deficits in patients with PitNETs

Improving fitness boosts brain-boosting protein release after a single workout

Brain connectivity differences found in infants with congenital heart disease

Preventing postoperative rebleeding in intracerebral hemorrhage surgery

Boron neutron capture therapy shows promise for deadly brain tumors

New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure

Cellular roadmap offers new targets for improving rotator cuff surgical repair

Case report describes treatment of rare calcified solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor

NIH grant supports research on immune-related receptor in neurons

Studies highlight benefits of osseointegration for patients with limb amputations

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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