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Study: Future growth of aesthetic surgery may lie far from traditional luxury markets

A new, national analysis published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggests the future growth of aesthetic surgery may lie far from traditional luxury markets.

13 Mar 2026

Marshall collaboration develops innovative tool for deep brain stimulation procedures

Marshall University and Marshall Health Network, in collaboration with Intermed Labs (IL), has launched a new medical technology development initiative focused on improving the precision and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures.

12 Mar 2026

VR demonstrations help patients feel less anxious before medical procedures

Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety, a new study suggests.

12 Mar 2026

Experts call for stricter regulation of invasive cosmetic procedures

The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ today.

11 Mar 2026

Woven EndoBridge intrasaccular therapy shows promise for treating complex brain aneurysms

A prospective multicenter study reports that Woven EndoBridge intrasaccular therapy safely and effectively treats unruptured wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms, one of the most challenging brain aneurysm types to manage.

11 Mar 2026

Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts warnings for patients, and a push for tighter safety standards

An investigation into cosmetic surgery chains by KFF Health News and NBC News has prompted consumer warnings from industry groups representing plastic surgeons and a call for more transparency around physician disciplinary actions in California.

11 Mar 2026

Holding blood thinners for too long may jeopardize surgical recovery

Blood thinners are a common medication for much of the older adult population, prescribed to prevent blood clots that can cause adverse events like heart attack or stroke.

10 Mar 2026

Preventing postoperative rebleeding in intracerebral hemorrhage surgery

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the stroke subtype with the highest mortality and disability rates, and early hematoma evacuation is crucial for improving prognosis.

9 Mar 2026

Case report describes treatment of rare calcified solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor

A new case report was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscienceon February 7, 2026, titled "Massive calcified solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreatic head."

6 Mar 2026

Studies highlight benefits of osseointegration for patients with limb amputations

Three new studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlight the use and advantages of osseointegration (OI) for individuals with an amputation, in some instances challenging prevailing beliefs about which patients would benefit.

6 Mar 2026

Surgical robot can help safely remove the caudate lobe

Resection of tumors in the caudate lobe (a deep, hard-to-reach part of the liver) is recognized as one of the most technically challenging procedures in hepatic surgery due to its unique anatomical position and complex vascular relationships.

6 Mar 2026

New compound shows promise in protecting the liver from damage after small bowel surgery

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue.

6 Mar 2026

3D-printed model offers chance for surgeons to rehearse heart surgeries

Washington State University researchers have developed a 3D-printed model of the left side of the heart that contracts and beats, offering the chance for surgeons and medical students to rehearse important heart surgeries on a model that acts like the real thing.

4 Mar 2026

Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants

More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not enough donated organs for all of those patients.

4 Mar 2026

Minimally invasive ablation effective for early-stage kidney cancers

A large national study in Denmark following nearly 1,900 patients over almost a decade found that a minimally invasive procedure called ablation is as effective as surgery for treating small kidney cancers, with faster recovery and fewer complications. Results of the study were published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Mar 2026

Seeing the unseen in bladder cancer surgery

Ten years ago, a discussion in Milan set a demanding project in motion. In a meeting between a biologist and a urologist, one question kept returning: why do so many bladder cancer patients face recurrence even after surgery that follows every guideline?

2 Mar 2026

Blood biomarker guides bladder-sparing treatment decisions for cancer patients

Circulating tumor DNA, or ctDNA, can predict metastatic risk in patients who receive bladder-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, but it is not a good predictor of local recurrence within the bladder, according to new data presented today by Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers.

27 Feb 2026

Medical Procedure News

Study: Future growth of aesthetic surgery may lie far from traditional luxury markets

Marshall collaboration develops innovative tool for deep brain stimulation procedures

VR demonstrations help patients feel less anxious before medical procedures

Experts call for stricter regulation of invasive cosmetic procedures

Woven EndoBridge intrasaccular therapy shows promise for treating complex brain aneurysms

Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts warnings for patients, and a push for tighter safety standards

Holding blood thinners for too long may jeopardize surgical recovery

Preventing postoperative rebleeding in intracerebral hemorrhage surgery

Case report describes treatment of rare calcified solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor

Studies highlight benefits of osseointegration for patients with limb amputations

Surgical robot can help safely remove the caudate lobe

New compound shows promise in protecting the liver from damage after small bowel surgery

3D-printed model offers chance for surgeons to rehearse heart surgeries

Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants

Minimally invasive ablation effective for early-stage kidney cancers

Seeing the unseen in bladder cancer surgery

Blood biomarker guides bladder-sparing treatment decisions for cancer patients

Toddler thrives after receiving newly FDA-approved cochlear implant system

Routine terminal ileum intubation and biopsy: A standard practice for colonoscopy completion

Organ donation after circulatory death expands transplant opportunities

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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