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Scientist develops new ETS procedure to treat hyperhidrosis

Millions of people in the United States suffer from a medical condition that can unpredictably cause them to begin sweating as if they had just finished running a marathon.Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder that first becomes noticeable during childhood or adolescence. People with hyperhidrosis could be doing something as leisurely as lying down or watching television and sweat will still soak their bodies.

2 Sep 2010

ESC releases new Clinical Practice Guidelines covering Myocardial Revascularisation

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) today announces the release of new Clinical Practice Guidelines covering Myocardial Revascularisation. These guidelines were developed following pioneering and extensive co-operation between the ESC and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS).

2 Sep 2010

TBSI Neuroscience Symposium to discuss traumatic brain injury

Brazos Valley residents, neuroscience researchers, and interested clinicians will each have opportunities to hear from nationally recognized clinicians and researchers on the topic of Traumatic Brain Injury during the Texas Brain and Spine Institute's Fourth Annual Neuroscience Symposium on September 10, 2010.

2 Sep 2010

Indiana reports fewer preventable medical errors; Kansas struggles to meet oral health needs

The Indianapolis Star: "Indiana's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers reported a decrease in preventable medical errors last year -- including a 33 percent drop in the number of bed sores. Overall, 306 facilities reported 94 preventable medical errors in 2009, according to a report released Monday by the Indiana State Department of Health. That's down from 105 errors reported each year in 2008 and 2007. The 22 pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, reported for 2009 were the fewest since the state's medical-error reporting system began four years ago" (Lee, 8/31).

2 Sep 2010

ClearCount announces closing of $5 million Series B financing round

ClearCount Medical Solutions, an innovator of patient safety solutions for the operating room, announced today the close of its $5M Series B financing round. The company will use the funds to drive market penetration and research and development of its RFID-based solutions for hospital patient safety applications. ClearCount has developed the first FDA-cleared sponge counting and detection solution.

31 Aug 2010

Pathology experts to evaluate medical, surgical breast cancer treatment at World Senologyc Congress

Spain will held the 16th World Senologyc Congress between the 20th and 22nd of October. This meeting will allow doctors to evaluate the progress achieved in medical and surgical breast cancer treatment and its future challenges. The best time to rebuilding breasts, how to preserve patients' fertility, the use of nodes self-transplant to treat lymphedema, the develop of new molecular targets and the use of stem cells will be some of the key issues to be treated during the congress.

31 Aug 2010

LocateADoc.com launches new Vein Treatment specialty procedures

Due to Americans living increasingly sedentary lifestyles, coupled with being overweight, which is a leading cause of varicose veins, more and more adults are seeking both surgical and non-surgical treatments to remove their varicose veins.

31 Aug 2010

UCI receives grant to promote patient-centered care

UC Irvine's Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care has been awarded a Picker Institute/Gold Foundation Challenge Grant to change how anesthesiologists are trained, emphasizing the skills necessary to treat patients with compassion and empathy under difficult conditions.

31 Aug 2010

Recommendations for revascularisation in coronary artery disease patients

There have been several studies into the impact of completeness of revascularisation in recent years, yet few clear recommendations are available on the likely clinical outcomes. This topic is not formally addressed in either the European Society of Cardiology guidelines or those jointly issued by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.

31 Aug 2010

International Symposium to explore Hybrid approach for congenital heart disease

Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States and the world, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center August 31-September 2, 2010 for the International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease (ISHAC).

31 Aug 2010

Phase 3 AVERROES trial reveals apixaban effective for atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for warfarin

The phase 3 AVERROES (Apixaban Versus Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) to Prevent Strokes) trial, designed to show the superiority of apixaban over aspirin for the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in high-risk atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for treatment with a vitamin K antagonist (warfarin), was terminated early following a recommendation from the Data Monitoring Committee.

31 Aug 2010

DePuy Orthopaedics sued over faulty hip-implant devices

Hip-implant surgery is commonplace, but a higher than expected number of failures began to surface in patients who had received an implanted device manufactured by a division of J&J. According to company statistics, about one in eight implant patients requires a painful and expensive second procedure called a "revision surgery."

31 Aug 2010

Data monitoring committee recommends early termination following impressive results of AVERROES study

The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data.

31 Aug 2010

ESC/EACTS releases new Myocardial Revascularisation guidelines

Multivessel and left main disease have been long considered as mainstay indications for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG). This recommendation, however, has been strongly challenged on several occasions. The release of new Myocardial Revascularisation guidelines by ESC and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS) at the ESC Congress on Sunday 29 August is likely to shed new light on what has become a controversial topic.

31 Aug 2010

InSightec's ExAblate Robotic Acoustic Surgery system used for prostate cancer treatment

InSightec Ltd., the global leader in MR guided focused ultrasound technology and the only company to receive FDA approval for its ExAblate(R) system for treating uterine fibroids, announced today that its ExAblate(R) system has been used for the first time for the treatment of prostate cancer patients.

31 Aug 2010

Study: IV ibuprofen decreases pain, morphine use in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced the publication of new data supporting the safety and efficacy of Caldolor® (ibuprofen) Injection in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients. The study, which was published in the August edition of the peer-reviewed journal Pain Medicine, concludes that IV ibuprofen significantly decreased pain and morphine use when compared with placebo.

31 Aug 2010

Texas Children's Fetal Center announces 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery milestone

As one of the leading medical centers in the U.S. diagnosing and treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), Texas Children's Fetal Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery.

31 Aug 2010

Data suggests BIMA improves coronary artery bypass graft efficiency

Recent trial data indicate that coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery remains the most effective intervention for patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD).

31 Aug 2010

African-Americans at higher risk of developing stent thrombosis

African-American race is a distinct risk factor for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

31 Aug 2010

First time use of ExAblate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound System for prostate cancer treatment

Elbit Imaging Ltd. that it's subsidiary, InSightec Ltd., the global leader in MR guided focused ultrasound technology and the only company to receive FDA approval for its ExAblate(R) system for treating uterine fibroids, announced today that its ExAblate(R) system has been used for the first time for the treatment of prostate cancer patients.

31 Aug 2010

Surgery News and Research

Scientist develops new ETS procedure to treat hyperhidrosis

ESC releases new Clinical Practice Guidelines covering Myocardial Revascularisation

TBSI Neuroscience Symposium to discuss traumatic brain injury

Indiana reports fewer preventable medical errors; Kansas struggles to meet oral health needs

ClearCount announces closing of $5 million Series B financing round

Pathology experts to evaluate medical, surgical breast cancer treatment at World Senologyc Congress

LocateADoc.com launches new Vein Treatment specialty procedures

UCI receives grant to promote patient-centered care

Recommendations for revascularisation in coronary artery disease patients

International Symposium to explore Hybrid approach for congenital heart disease

Phase 3 AVERROES trial reveals apixaban effective for atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for warfarin

DePuy Orthopaedics sued over faulty hip-implant devices

Data monitoring committee recommends early termination following impressive results of AVERROES study

ESC/EACTS releases new Myocardial Revascularisation guidelines

InSightec's ExAblate Robotic Acoustic Surgery system used for prostate cancer treatment

Study: IV ibuprofen decreases pain, morphine use in pre and post-operative orthopedic surgery patients

Texas Children's Fetal Center announces 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery milestone

Data suggests BIMA improves coronary artery bypass graft efficiency

African-Americans at higher risk of developing stent thrombosis

First time use of ExAblate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound System for prostate cancer treatment

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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