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Slightly to moderately elevated CRP levels in patients undergoing CABG surgery: Implications

A new study published in the March issue of Anesthesiology raises awareness for an additional risk category for patients undergoing routine coronary artery bypass surgery - low to moderate levels of inflammation.

23 Feb 2010

Head and neck tumors in close proximity to sensitive areas may lead to brain injury, visionary risk or hearing loss

When head and neck tumors - from sinus tumors to acoustic neuromas attached to the hearing and balance nerve at the base of the skull - are located in close proximity to such sensitive areas such as the brain and eyes, they are particularly dangerous due to possible brain injury, visionary risk or hearing loss.

23 Feb 2010

Hospital-acquired infections increase mortality rate and healthcare costs

Two common conditions caused by hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) killed 48,000 people and ramped up health care costs by $8.1 billion in 2006 alone, according to a study released today in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

23 Feb 2010

Unique resource for families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

When she was forty-two, Joi Morris learned that she has a genetic mutation on a gene known as BRCA2. This meant that her risk of getting breast cancer could be as high as 84 percent by age seventy, and that her risk for ovarian cancer was also high.

23 Feb 2010

Role of behavioral health in pediatric IBD: NIHCD awards $500,000 grant to further study

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a two-year development grant to researchers with Hasbro Children's Hospital and the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center to better understand the role behavioral health plays in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that causes chronic and painful inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

23 Feb 2010

Memometal Technologies announces acquisition of ABS' OrthoGlide Ankle Technology

Memometal Technologies S.A., a global extremity orthopaedic manufacturer headquartered in France, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all the assets of Advanced Bio-Surfaces (ABS) Corporation’s OrthoGlide® Ankle Technology.

23 Feb 2010

DURECT, Nycomed amend POSIDUR Development and License Agreement

DURECT Corporation announced today that Nycomed and DURECT have amended the Development and License Agreement entered into between the parties in 2006 covering the development and commercialization of POSIDUR™ (also known as SABER™-Bupivacaine or OPTESIA™), an investigational drug for the treatment of post-surgical pain.

23 Feb 2010

MRI: An efficient diagnostic tool for testicular cancer

Researchers have found that non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a good diagnostic tool for the evaluation and staging of testicular cancer and may improve patient care by sparing some men unnecessary surgery, according to a study in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

23 Feb 2010

CINJ researchers test malaria drug for colorectal cancer treatment

While new cases of colorectal cancer continue to decline in the United States, it remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the nation, according to the American Cancer Society. That is why researchers at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey are looking to add a drug known for fighting malaria to traditional chemotherapy for colorectal cancer to see if treatment can be made more effective for patients.

23 Feb 2010

DSAEK cornea transplant offers potential long-term benefits

One year post-surgery, patients who underwent Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty experienced greater cell loss overall compared to those who underwent penetrating keratoplasty, according to a new analysis of data collected from the Cornea Donor Study Investigator Group's 2008 Specular Microscopy Ancillary Study.

23 Feb 2010

Amedica, Orthopaedic Synergy sign SiN articulating hip and knee implant Joint Venture Development Agreement

Amedica Corporation (AC), a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, announced today an agreement with Orthopaedic Synergy, Inc. (OSI), a holding company for OMNIlife Science™ and Enztec, both global designers, manufacturers and distributors of leading edge reconstructive surgery implants and instrumentation.

22 Feb 2010

Smokers, tobacco users and high alcohol consumers: Get mouths, gums and tongues checked for cancer

The National Basketball Association's (NBA) Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl announced today that he has been diagnosed with treatable neck and throat cancer. According to published media reports, Karl's physician says the coach has cancer of his right tonsil that has spread to a lymph node in his neck. The 58-year-old Karl, who is also a prostate cancer survivor, coached in the NBA's All-Star game this past weekend.

22 Feb 2010

Racial disparities in beliefs about lung cancer

A new survey has found that African-Americans are more likely than whites to hold mistaken and fatalistic beliefs about lung cancer, as well as being more reluctant to consult a doctor about possible symptoms of the disease, according to researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and their collaborators.

22 Feb 2010

Robot-assisted surgery advantageous over laparoscopic surgery for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction

A comparison of two types of minimally invasive surgery to repair kidney blockages that prevent urine from draining normally to the bladder found that robot-assisted surgery was faster and resulted in less blood loss and shorter hospital stays.

22 Feb 2010

Study comparing open and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy reveals few differences in outcomes

Of the 200,000 men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the United States, about one-third will undergo surgical treatment. Although open radical prostatectomy (ORP) is regarded as the standard treatment, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with or without robotic assistance is becoming more common.

22 Feb 2010

Early Cochlear implantation removes word-learning skill defects in deaf children

Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University School of Medicine at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting in San Diego, Feb. 18-22.

22 Feb 2010

Insurer allegedly, automatically denies request for liver transplant: Trial commences on 22nd Feb

A trial beginning Monday targeting the nation's largest health insurer, WellPoint Inc., and its California subsidiary, Anthem Blue Cross, for allegedly automatically denying requests for out-of-network liver transplants will help shed light on the need for stronger health reform than is currently being considered, according to Consumer Watchdog. The group urged President Obama, White House representatives, and the national news media to follow the trial.

22 Feb 2010

Early treatment and prevention of gum disease can positively impact many medical conditions

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but research is demonstrating that the mouth is the gateway to good health. In fact, a dental exam can reveal early symptoms of more than 100 diseases, as well as identify gum disease, which can have a negative effect on the body’s overall health.

20 Feb 2010

CDA Foundation selects five organizations to improve oral health care for state's most vulnerable residents

Continuing its efforts to improve oral health care for the state's most vulnerable residents, the California Dental Association Foundation today announced the latest organizations selected for support through its popular grant program. This year, the philanthropic effort is supported in part by Olympic Dental & Medical Devices.

20 Feb 2010

Hologic enters into settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced it has entered into a settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company.

From Hologic, Inc. 20 Feb 2010

Surgery News and Research

Slightly to moderately elevated CRP levels in patients undergoing CABG surgery: Implications

Head and neck tumors in close proximity to sensitive areas may lead to brain injury, visionary risk or hearing loss

Hospital-acquired infections increase mortality rate and healthcare costs

Unique resource for families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Role of behavioral health in pediatric IBD: NIHCD awards $500,000 grant to further study

Memometal Technologies announces acquisition of ABS' OrthoGlide Ankle Technology

DURECT, Nycomed amend POSIDUR Development and License Agreement

MRI: An efficient diagnostic tool for testicular cancer

CINJ researchers test malaria drug for colorectal cancer treatment

DSAEK cornea transplant offers potential long-term benefits

Amedica, Orthopaedic Synergy sign SiN articulating hip and knee implant Joint Venture Development Agreement

Smokers, tobacco users and high alcohol consumers: Get mouths, gums and tongues checked for cancer

Racial disparities in beliefs about lung cancer

Robot-assisted surgery advantageous over laparoscopic surgery for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction

Study comparing open and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy reveals few differences in outcomes

Early Cochlear implantation removes word-learning skill defects in deaf children

Insurer allegedly, automatically denies request for liver transplant: Trial commences on 22nd Feb

Early treatment and prevention of gum disease can positively impact many medical conditions

CDA Foundation selects five organizations to improve oral health care for state's most vulnerable residents

Hologic enters into settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery

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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