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B. Braun awarded prestigious quality mark by Royal College of Surgeons of England

In recognition of outstanding surgery-related education provision by a surgical education centre, Aesculap Academia UK, the educational subsidiary of B. Braun Medical Ltd, has been awarded a prestigious quality mark by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 24 May 2019

UTA researcher awarded grant to purchase equipment that determines severity of brain injuries

It is often easy to tell when a person has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, but it is much more difficult to detect and determine the amount of brain damage a person has suffered when the injury is mild.

24 May 2019

ASA endorses new proposal that protects patients from surprise medical bills

The American Society of Anesthesiologistsproudly endorses the comprehensive proposal the "Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act" released today that protects patients from surprise medical bills – unanticipated bills from providers not in patients' insurance network.

24 May 2019

E-cigarette use on the rise among cancer patients and cancer survivors

E-cigarette use is climbing among cancer patients and cancer survivors, according to a new study by a UT Southwestern Medical Center oncologist.

23 May 2019

Experimental noninvasive tool assesses efficacy of stem cell transplantation

Stem-cell based therapies to strengthen the heart muscle and treat other diseases are beginning to show promise in human clinical trials.

23 May 2019

Young players may need one-year rehab time after knee surgery

After surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, young athletes are now recommended to undergo at least a year's rehab and thorough testing before resuming knee-strenuous sport.

23 May 2019

EU-funded researchers develop new therapeutic strategy for atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a common, potentially serious condition caused by a build-up of fatty material in the lining of the artery walls. It can lead to coronary artery disease, stroke or kidney problems, and existing treatments tend to be only short-term fixes.

23 May 2019

Study revolutionizes treatment principles for functional mitral regurgitation

For years now, cardiology experts have been arguing about how to determine the degree of severity in patients with functional mitral regurgitation and, hence, to assess when it is necessary to operate on the valve.

23 May 2019

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

Invented approximately 50 years ago, surgical medical meshes have become key elements in the recovery procedures of damaged-tissue surgeries, the most common being hernia repair.

23 May 2019

New pain management program sends 92% cancer surgery patients home with no opioids

A specialized pain management program for patients who underwent robotic surgery for urologic cancers resulted in just eight percent going home with narcotics after discharge, compared to 100 percent who would have received them without this enhanced recovery protocol.

23 May 2019

People undergoing surgery are getting older at faster rate, analysis reveals

A new BJS analysis reveals that people undergoing surgery in England are getting older at a faster rate than the general population.

23 May 2019

Study finds dog breeds and physical traits that pose highest risk of biting with severe injury

New research at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center identifies dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury.

23 May 2019

Black patients less likely to adopt active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer than white men

At a time when a growing number of men with prostate cancer considered "low risk" are opting for active surveillance or watchful waiting rather than immediate treatment with surgery or radiation, a new study reveals that black men are less likely than white men to adopt an active surveillance strategy for their disease.

23 May 2019

New opioid accelerates recovery and prevents relapse to chronic pain

Morphine and other opioid-based painkillers are very effective at treating pain initially, but studies have shown that the drugs can make patients more pain-sensitive, prolonging their discomfort and increasing their risks of developing chronic pain.

22 May 2019

Study provides new insights into key beneficial function of small ancient protein

Cell boundaries are made of lipids. When cells are severely damaged, these lipids need to be rapidly removed to avoid toxicity and facilitate tissue healing. Researchers have discovered that a small ancient protein, Serum Amyloid A (SAA), plays a previously unknown key role in this vital process.

21 May 2019

New algorithm guides catheters to accurately locate atrial fibrillation sources

Patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib experience chaotic electrical signals in the upper chamber of their heart (atria), which cause an irregular or quivering heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots and heart failure. AFib also is a major cause of stroke and affects 33 million people worldwide.

21 May 2019

Additional surgical procedure may reduce risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes

An anterior cruciate ligament tear, an injury of the knee, can be devastating to a young athlete. While the ACL can be reconstructed through surgery, there is a high risk of re-injury in patients under the age of 25.

21 May 2019

Cannabidiol reduces cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with history of heroin abuse

Cannabidiol reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published May 21 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

21 May 2019

Hidden reports masked the scope of widespread harm from faulty heart device

Faced with the possibility that a bout of abnormal heartbeats could end his life, in 2006, Dr. Marc Sicklick had a small device implanted in his chest that would shock it back into rhythm.

21 May 2019

Directed Systems awarded InnovateUK funding to develop clinical decision support software

Pioneering software that enables anesthetists to make better decisions for high risk patients during surgery has been awarded InnovateUK funding.

21 May 2019

Surgery News and Research

B. Braun awarded prestigious quality mark by Royal College of Surgeons of England

UTA researcher awarded grant to purchase equipment that determines severity of brain injuries

ASA endorses new proposal that protects patients from surprise medical bills

E-cigarette use on the rise among cancer patients and cancer survivors

Experimental noninvasive tool assesses efficacy of stem cell transplantation

Young players may need one-year rehab time after knee surgery

EU-funded researchers develop new therapeutic strategy for atherosclerosis

Study revolutionizes treatment principles for functional mitral regurgitation

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

New pain management program sends 92% cancer surgery patients home with no opioids

People undergoing surgery are getting older at faster rate, analysis reveals

Study finds dog breeds and physical traits that pose highest risk of biting with severe injury

Black patients less likely to adopt active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer than white men

New opioid accelerates recovery and prevents relapse to chronic pain

Study provides new insights into key beneficial function of small ancient protein

New algorithm guides catheters to accurately locate atrial fibrillation sources

Additional surgical procedure may reduce risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes

Cannabidiol reduces cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with history of heroin abuse

Hidden reports masked the scope of widespread harm from faulty heart device

Directed Systems awarded InnovateUK funding to develop clinical decision support software

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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