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Early radiosurgery could make big difference to lives of patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Doctors should consider radiosurgery earlier for patients with severe facial pain, according to a new study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (the "Red Journal") - the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

3 Jul 2017

Novel technique to monitor nerve function could transform the way doctors perform surgeries

In a first-of-its-kind study, Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a novel technique to monitor laryngeal and vagus nerve function while patients are under anesthesia during otolaryngology and neurosurgery procedures.

3 Jul 2017

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

Research funded by the National Eye Institute aims to reverse progression of cataracts- the most common cause of blindness worldwide- or to prevent them from forming altogether.

30 Jun 2017

SmartPractice donates $50,000 to support TGen's development of liquid biopsies

In support of efforts to find better ways of diagnosing and monitoring breast cancer patients, SmartPractice today donated $50,000 to the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered a biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity.

30 Jun 2017

California joins states that protect patients against nasty surprise bills

Before Kevin Powers underwent lung cancer surgery last October, his girlfriend, Agi Orsi, meticulously checked and double-checked to be sure his Santa Monica, Calif., hospital and surgeon were in his health plan's network. They were.

30 Jun 2017

Catheter use during hemodialysis linked to increased rates of bloodstream infections

Using catheters to access the blood during hemodialysis continues to be linked with increased rates of bloodstream infections, according to a recent analysis of data from US dialysis facilities. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

30 Jun 2017

Novel procedure to seal off lymphatic fluid leaks improves symptoms in patients with single-ventricle disease

Focusing on a rare but devastating complication in patients with single-ventricle heart disease, a research team has revealed the role of leakage from the liver's lymphatic system, and used a novel procedure to seal off those leaks and improve symptoms in patients.

29 Jun 2017

Study sheds light on how key protein allows hearing to work

Although the basic outlines of human hearing have been known for years – sensory cells in the inner ear turn sound waves into the electrical signals that the brain understands as sound – the molecular details have remained elusive.

29 Jun 2017

Immersive VR training for surgeons on emerging medical devices

With our unique team and the power of the recent revolution in immersive reality technology, we are finally able to address these issues by providing a highly mobile, hands-on, realistic training platform that allows practitioners to learn or review complex surgical procedures without risking patient safety.

29 Jun 2017

Psychological tools help high-risk chronic pain patients to taper opioid use

Psychological support and new coping skills are helping patients at high risk of developing chronic pain and long-term, high-dose opioid use taper their opioids and rebuild their lives with activities that are meaningful and joyful to them.

29 Jun 2017

Proteins impeding antitumor immunity could be 'Achilles heel' of some cancers

By comparing variations in protein expression in tumor samples from a single melanoma patient, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center say their findings have the potential to reveal some of the mechanisms underlying response or resistance to immunotherapy drugs.

28 Jun 2017

Medically managed non-surgical method can help achieve weight loss and better health

Weight loss, as well as maintaining a healthy weight, is a challenge that can sometimes seem insurmountable.

28 Jun 2017

Study: Postponing lymph node biopsy after melanoma diagnosis does not affect long-term outcomes

Postponing lymph node biopsy more than 30 days after melanoma diagnosis doesn't adversely impact long-term clinical outcomes, according to new study findings published online as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website ahead of print publication.

28 Jun 2017

New cranberry derivative could help patients dependent on tube feeding

Synesis, a University of Wisconsin-Madison spinoff developing a patented formula for liquid nutrition, is advancing a plant-based additive designed to reduce or eliminate severe side effects of tube feeding.

28 Jun 2017

Identifying overactive bladder syndrome

Unfortunately, studies show that only about 5 million people living with OAB seek care from a doctor, and only half of those patients seek a specialist like a urologist or urogynecologist for treatment. It’s time to see a doctor if you’re using multiple leakage pads per day, not doing things you like because of the fear of leakage, planning all your travel around bathroom locations, or are worried about the problem every day.

28 Jun 2017

Researchers use new self-expanding foams for filling and sealing pleural cavities

Researchers from the University of Alicante Adhesion and Adhesive Lab and the Thorax Surgery Service from the Albacete University Hospital Complex have developed a new method for filling and sealing pleural cavities.

28 Jun 2017

Community-wide intervention reduces obesity risk factors in preschoolers from low-income families

Preschoolers from low-income families living in cities that took part in a two-year community-wide intervention to foster healthy eating and lifestyle habits consumed fewer sugary drinks, got more sleep, and showed improvement in weight, according to a study led by a researcher at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Acute and chronic infections in a person's upper gastrointestinal tract appear to be linked to Parkinson's disease, say scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and their collaborators at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

28 Jun 2017

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

Three surgeons will showcase implant technology from global engineering and healthcare technologies company, Renishaw, during a masterclass at the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons conference this year.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 28 Jun 2017

Surgery News and Research

Early radiosurgery could make big difference to lives of patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Novel technique to monitor nerve function could transform the way doctors perform surgeries

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

SmartPractice donates $50,000 to support TGen's development of liquid biopsies

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

California joins states that protect patients against nasty surprise bills

Catheter use during hemodialysis linked to increased rates of bloodstream infections

Novel procedure to seal off lymphatic fluid leaks improves symptoms in patients with single-ventricle disease

Study sheds light on how key protein allows hearing to work

Immersive VR training for surgeons on emerging medical devices

Psychological tools help high-risk chronic pain patients to taper opioid use

Proteins impeding antitumor immunity could be 'Achilles heel' of some cancers

Medically managed non-surgical method can help achieve weight loss and better health

Study: Postponing lymph node biopsy after melanoma diagnosis does not affect long-term outcomes

New cranberry derivative could help patients dependent on tube feeding

Identifying overactive bladder syndrome

Researchers use new self-expanding foams for filling and sealing pleural cavities

Community-wide intervention reduces obesity risk factors in preschoolers from low-income families

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

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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