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3D-printed models help shorten surgery time for common hip disorder in children

A team of engineers and pediatric orthopedic surgeons are using 3D printing to help train surgeons and shorten surgeries for the most common hip disorder found in children ages 9 to 16.

2 Aug 2017

Hospitalized cancer patients who suffer cardiac arrest have lower survival rate, study finds

Patients with advanced cancer who suffer cardiac arrest in the hospital have a survival rate of less than 10 percent--half the rate of other patients without cancer, according to a nationwide study led by the University of Rochester Medical Center.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers develop soft robotic arm for endoscopes to assist in surgical procedures

Flexible endoscopes can snake through narrow passages to treat difficult to reach areas of the body. However, once they arrive at their target, these devices rely on rigid surgical tools to manipulate or remove tissue.

2 Aug 2017

Mount Sinai and Contessa Health join hands to extend hospital-level care at home program

The Mount Sinai Health System announced today that it has partnered with Contessa Health, an innovative health care company that manages acute-care services at home through prospective bundled payment arrangements, to extend Mount Sinai's existing hospital-level care at home program, known as the Mobile Acute Care Team, to new markets.

1 Aug 2017

Five things that parents should know about pediatric eye surgery requiring anesthesia

Healthy eyes play an important role in a child's development, and sometimes more than just a new pair of glasses may be required.

1 Aug 2017

LivaNova's latest VNS Therapy earns CE Mark for expanded MRI labeling

LivaNova PLC , a market-leading medical technology company, today announced its latest VNS Therapy Systems ("VNS Therapy") received CE Mark for expanded MRI labeling. VNS Therapy is now the only implantable device indicated for epilepsy therapy that allows patients to have high-quality 1.5T and 3T MRI scans without the need for special equipment.

1 Aug 2017

Earlier helmet therapy increases treatment success rate for infants with skull flattening

For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy at a younger age, especially before 24 weeks, increases the treatment success rate, suggests a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

31 Jul 2017

Smartphone-based biofeedback rehabilitation system aims to improve balance in Parkinson's patients

University of Houston researchers in the Department of Health and Human Performance are helping patients with Parkinson's disease regain stable balance and confidence in performing daily activities in their own homes.

31 Jul 2017

New law in Rhode Island mandates fertility preservation coverage prior to medical treatment

Rhode Island has become the first state to pass a law explicitly requiring coverage for fertility preservation prior to gonadotoxic medical therapy, treatment that could directly or indirectly cause infertility.

31 Jul 2017

Burn injuries may be preventable through increased access to high-quality mental health care

In a new study examining the relationship between mental health and burn injury, researchers note that burn injuries may be preventable through increased access to high-quality mental health care.

31 Jul 2017

Simple blood test could help identify patients at greater risk of cardiac event after orthopedic surgery

A new study published today in the HSS Journal, the leading journal on musculoskeletal research, found the incidence of myocardial ischemia (defined by an elevated troponin level) after major orthopedic surgery in patients with cardiac risk factors is high, although the incidence of serious cardiac complications remains low.

31 Jul 2017

New review highlights how stem cell transplantation may help fine tune corneal wound healing

A new review is the first to directly examine the role of various stem cells in the healing of wounded cornea, the outermost part of the eye. In contrast with most other reviews, it covers all major corneal cell types in a comprehensive way, showing similarities and differences in the healing process and the usage of stem cells for therapy.

31 Jul 2017

Large clinical study reveals the performance of Natera's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test

Natera, Inc. a leader in non-invasive genetic testing and the analysis of circulating cell-free DNA, today announced the publication of a large clinical experience study evaluating the performance of the company's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT).

From Natera 31 Jul 2017

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

Perioperative practice is quite a specialised area focused on patients who are undergoing surgery. Patients come to theatre for a reason, usually to have an operation or procedure that will correct a condition or perhaps alleviate discomfort.

From University of Derby Online Learning 31 Jul 2017

Counting on Medicaid to avoid life in a nursing home? That’s now up to Congress.

Ten years ago, a driver ran a stop sign as Jim McIlroy rode into the intersection on his motorcycle. Serious injuries left McIlroy paralyzed from the chest down. But, after spending some time in a nursing home, he returned to his home near Bethel, Maine.

31 Jul 2017

HIV testing at GP surgery is cost-effective and will save lives, study suggests

Offering HIV testing to people at health checks when they register at a new GP surgery in high-prevalence areas is cost-effective and will save lives, according to a study involving over 86,000 people from 40 GP surgeries, led by Queen Mary University of London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

31 Jul 2017

Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

Scientists in the UK and Sweden previously developed a new surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries.

28 Jul 2017

Spider threads show great potential for nerve and tissue repair

The golden orb-weaver spider from Tanzania spins such strong webs that Tanzanian fishermen use them for fishing.

28 Jul 2017

Two-thirds of UK patients wait between one and two weeks for GP appointment, Push Doctor study reveals

Today, Europe’s largest digital health provider Push Doctor, reveals the biggest irritations for Brits when it comes to visiting the doctor. According to the research, late running appointments and impatient reception staff are just two reasons patients avoid the traditional GP surgeries of the past for as long as possible.

28 Jul 2017

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status.

27 Jul 2017

Surgery News and Research

3D-printed models help shorten surgery time for common hip disorder in children

Hospitalized cancer patients who suffer cardiac arrest have lower survival rate, study finds

Researchers develop soft robotic arm for endoscopes to assist in surgical procedures

Mount Sinai and Contessa Health join hands to extend hospital-level care at home program

Five things that parents should know about pediatric eye surgery requiring anesthesia

LivaNova's latest VNS Therapy earns CE Mark for expanded MRI labeling

Earlier helmet therapy increases treatment success rate for infants with skull flattening

Smartphone-based biofeedback rehabilitation system aims to improve balance in Parkinson's patients

New law in Rhode Island mandates fertility preservation coverage prior to medical treatment

Burn injuries may be preventable through increased access to high-quality mental health care

Simple blood test could help identify patients at greater risk of cardiac event after orthopedic surgery

New review highlights how stem cell transplantation may help fine tune corneal wound healing

Large clinical study reveals the performance of Natera's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

Counting on Medicaid to avoid life in a nursing home? That’s now up to Congress.

HIV testing at GP surgery is cost-effective and will save lives, study suggests

Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

Spider threads show great potential for nerve and tissue repair

Two-thirds of UK patients wait between one and two weeks for GP appointment, Push Doctor study reveals

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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