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Spanish doctors perform more than 1,500 POSE weight loss procedures

Spanish doctors are leading the way by performing more than 1,500 procedures of the scar-free, non invasive, weight loss method of Primary Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal, known as POSE. Over thirty Spanish doctors have now performed more cases in Spain (where 1 in 6 people are obese) than in any other part of the world.

8 Jul 2013

Study: ChemoFx chemoresponse assay can help identify platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer

Precision Therapeutics, a leading life-science company dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes in personalized medicine, today announced findings that support the ChemoFx chemoresponse assay as a tool to aid in the identification of platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer, according to a presentation at the Annual Meeting of The Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists June 26-29, in Seattle, Washington.

8 Jul 2013

Radiologists must become gatekeepers of medical imaging, says Penn Medicine's Saurabh Jha

Big changes are coming to the US health care system—some in response to the mounting scrutiny of medical imaging. New task force recommendations, the Choosing Wisely campaign, and Affordable Care Act policies are all attempting to curtail overtesting—with CT scans, MRIs and any other screening often ordered unnecessarily—that can drive up medical costs, lead to waste and unnecessary radiation, and prompt undue anxiety about false positive results.

6 Jul 2013

S.M. Rezaian says that the spine degrades following inadequate treatment

S.M. Rezaian, MD, FRCS, FICS, PhD has treated well over 13,000 patients throughout his illustrious career in orthopedic medicine. He's truly been an innovator in the field, creating the Rezaian Spinal Fixator and applying minimally-invasive laser back surgery both of which allow for more comprehensive and less risky surgical treatments.

6 Jul 2013

Scientists explore biomedical applications in implants, drug delivery for hydrogel

It's squishy, synthetic, flexible, mostly water and almost as tough as rubber. No, it's not "flubber" - it's a hydrogel, and now scientists at The University of Akron are exploring new biomedical uses for this polymer-based product.

6 Jul 2013

Embodying racism: Race, rhinoplasty, and self-esteem in Venezuela

Many black or racially mixed women in Venezuela are undergoing nose jobs in an effort to look whiter, but the procedure only temporarily improves their self-esteem and body image in a culture that values whiteness, a Dartmouth College study finds.

6 Jul 2013

New endoscopic technique reduces symptoms in gastroparesis patients

Physicians at Johns Hopkins say they are encouraged by early results in three patients of their new treatment for gastroparesis, a condition marked by the failure of the stomach to properly empty its contents into the small intestine.

5 Jul 2013

Biogen, Sobi present new data supporting clinical, safety profile of ELOCTATE for hemophilia A

Biogen Idec nd Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) presented new data that support the clinical and safety profile of their long-lasting recombinant factor VIII candidate ELOCTATE for hemophilia A.

4 Jul 2013

EyeTechCare's EyeOP1 device to be installed in four healthcare facilities in France

EyeTechCare SA, which develops non-invasive therapeutic medical devices for the ophthalmology market based on the use of ultrasound, today announces that its EyeOP1 device is to be installed in a number of hospitals in France, namely Lille University Hospital, Grenoble University Hospital and the Quinze-Vingts and Saint-Joseph hospitals in Paris. The first use of this device for the routine treatment of glaucoma patients is slated from July onwards.

4 Jul 2013

GAPVAC aims to develop personalized therapeutic vaccines for cancer

A highly innovative project supported by a €6 million European Union Framework 7 (EU FP7) program grant to develop a novel class of therapeutic cancer vaccines is now under way.

4 Jul 2013

Professor receives grant to explore therapeutic agent, treatment method for brain cancer

The problem with cancer treatments designed to kill a tumor is that they can kill the patient's quality of life as well. Now a Florida State University College of Medicine researcher is shifting the focus from eradicating brain tumors to managing them.

4 Jul 2013

Adding chemotherapy after surgery for patients with advanced gastric cancer can reduce mortality risk

For patients with advanced gastric cancer, treatment with chemotherapy after surgery can reduce the risk of cancer related death by 34% over five years compared to surgery alone, researchers said at the 15th ESMO World Congress in Gastrointestinal Cancer.

4 Jul 2013

Neurosurgeon wins Ambassador for Epilepsy Award for improving clinical care for children with epilepsy

Dr. Gary Mathern, professor of pediatric neurosurgery and director of the UCLA Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, was honored with the Ambassador for Epilepsy Award by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) at the 30th International Epilepsy Congress in Montreal on June 23.

4 Jul 2013

3-gene signature test will improve care of kidney transplant patients

A breakthrough non-invasive test can detect whether transplanted kidneys are in the process of being rejected, as well as identify patients at risk for rejection weeks to months before they show symptoms, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

4 Jul 2013

Mothers commonly talk to children about genetic test even it they test positive for gene mutation

Mothers commonly talk to their children about genetic test results even if they test positive for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, which sharply increases a woman's risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

3 Jul 2013

Study suggests shape of knee can determine need for ACL reconstruction after ACL tear

A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has provided the first evidence that the shape of a person's knee could be a factor in the decision of whether a patient should undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction after an ACL tear.

3 Jul 2013

Growing brain aneurysms 12 times more likely to burst, says new UCLA study

Brain aneurysms of all sizes—even small ones no larger than a pea—are up to 12 times more likely to rupture if they are growing, according to a new UCLA study.

3 Jul 2013

LARIAT procedure prevents stroke in patients who are unable to tolerate blood thinners

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the country offering the recent FDA-approved LARIAT Suture Delivery Device procedure. Electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists perform this innovative procedure to help prevent stroke in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation and are unable to take blood thinners.

3 Jul 2013

Biogen, Sobi present new findings from Phase 3 trial of ALPROLIX at XXIV ISTH Congress

Biogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) today presented new findings for their long-lasting recombinant factor IX candidate ALPROLIX for hemophilia B at the XXIV International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

3 Jul 2013

Basketballs, volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players

UC Irvine researchers have demonstrated that basketballs and volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players. Their findings may bring a new awareness to athletes, coaches, trainers and parents regarding safe sanitation practices for athletes.

3 Jul 2013

Surgery News and Research

Spanish doctors perform more than 1,500 POSE weight loss procedures

Study: ChemoFx chemoresponse assay can help identify platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer

Radiologists must become gatekeepers of medical imaging, says Penn Medicine's Saurabh Jha

S.M. Rezaian says that the spine degrades following inadequate treatment

Scientists explore biomedical applications in implants, drug delivery for hydrogel

Embodying racism: Race, rhinoplasty, and self-esteem in Venezuela

New endoscopic technique reduces symptoms in gastroparesis patients

Biogen, Sobi present new data supporting clinical, safety profile of ELOCTATE for hemophilia A

EyeTechCare's EyeOP1 device to be installed in four healthcare facilities in France

GAPVAC aims to develop personalized therapeutic vaccines for cancer

Professor receives grant to explore therapeutic agent, treatment method for brain cancer

Adding chemotherapy after surgery for patients with advanced gastric cancer can reduce mortality risk

Neurosurgeon wins Ambassador for Epilepsy Award for improving clinical care for children with epilepsy

3-gene signature test will improve care of kidney transplant patients

Mothers commonly talk to children about genetic test even it they test positive for gene mutation

Study suggests shape of knee can determine need for ACL reconstruction after ACL tear

Growing brain aneurysms 12 times more likely to burst, says new UCLA study

LARIAT procedure prevents stroke in patients who are unable to tolerate blood thinners

Biogen, Sobi present new findings from Phase 3 trial of ALPROLIX at XXIV ISTH Congress

Basketballs, volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players

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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