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Current state, challenges, and future directions of heart transplantation in USA and Western Europe

In nearly 60 years, heart transplantation has transformed from a daring vision to an established surgical procedure. Since the first adult heart transplant in the United States was performed at Stanford Hospital in 1968, the field has made significant strides.

4 Dec 2025

Prehabilitation helps reduce disability after surgery in frail older adults

A large clinical trial published in JAMA Surgery shows that prehabilitation (also called prehab) can reduce disability after surgery in older adults with frailty, provided they are able to fully take part in the prehab program.

3 Dec 2025

Ultrasound can aid in treating vascular occlusion events from cosmetic filler injections

Ultrasound can aid in treating complications from cosmetic filler injections, according to research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Dec 2025

Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant

About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), the primary cause of mortality after lung transplantation.

2 Dec 2025

Walking speed before hip replacement predicts long-term recovery success

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down.

1 Dec 2025

New evidence supports ablation for high-risk patients with AFib and sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation are two conditions that share a potentially deadly link. Having one increases the odds of developing the other, and together, the breathing difficulties of sleep apnea combined with the irregular heartbeat of atrial fibrillation (AFib) can result in life-threatening cardiovascular risks.

1 Dec 2025

Study explores the impact of total knee replacement surgery cancellations across UK hospitals

Thousands of NHS knee replacement operations are cancelled at short notice every year, many for avoidable reasons, according to a new study published today [1 December].

1 Dec 2025

Fu's subcutaneous needling offers a safe non-pharmacological therapy for muscle-related pain

Chronic muscle tension is a common underlying factor in many pain disorders, causing reduced arterial blood flow, tissue hypoxia, and the release of inflammatory mediators.

28 Nov 2025

Music therapy speeds anesthesia recovery in colorectal surgery

Integrating music therapy with anesthesia recovery care enhances recovery in colorectal cancer patients, reducing complications and stabilizing vital signs.

28 Nov 2025

Study demonstrates a safer strategy for allogeneic stem cell transplants

In preclinical studies, researchers found that priming the immune system with a Treg-expanding therapy before stem cell transplant boosted survival, protected vital organs, and promoted a balanced gut microbiome-offering hope for safer, more effective treatment of blood cancers.

27 Nov 2025

Higher stent complication risks found in patients with diabetes

Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in Diabetes Care.

27 Nov 2025

Retrospective analysis shows mortality rates and risk factors after prosthetic heart valve surgeries

Mechanical valve replacement is a primary treatment for rheumatic heart disease, yet prosthesis-related adverse outcomes remain underreported in India.

25 Nov 2025

Assessment of pre-procedure versus spray-as-you-go airway anesthesia protocols in bronchoscopy

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy involves various topical airway anesthesia protocols, which can impact patient comfort, procedural ease, and overall outcomes.

25 Nov 2025

Laparoscopic biliary atresia surgery in newborns reduces blood loss, improves jaundice recovery

Nagoya University researchers and their collaborators have found that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery compared to traditional open surgery for treating biliary atresia-a serious liver condition in newborns.

25 Nov 2025

Electroconvulsive therapy found to be highly effective in treating elderly patients with depression

Electroconvulsive therapy is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients suffering from depression.

25 Nov 2025

Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy improves survival in glioblastoma patients

Patients with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, who received MRI-guided focused ultrasound with standard-of-care chemotherapy had a nearly 40 percent increase in overall survival in a landmark trial of 34 patients led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers.

24 Nov 2025

Researchers uncover a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation: by focusing not on medical test results, but on how differently parents and children perceive the child's well-being.

24 Nov 2025

New trial to test extended tranexamic acid use for faster ACL surgery recovery

A breakthrough could be coming in the way young people recover from surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, a common sports injury.

21 Nov 2025

Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation

The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).

21 Nov 2025

Postoperative geriatric syndromes signal high vulnerability and poor outcomes in older adults

Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome - such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition - after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a significantly increased likelihood of dying within a year, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

20 Nov 2025

Medical Procedure News

Current state, challenges, and future directions of heart transplantation in USA and Western Europe

Prehabilitation helps reduce disability after surgery in frail older adults

Ultrasound can aid in treating vascular occlusion events from cosmetic filler injections

Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant

Walking speed before hip replacement predicts long-term recovery success

New evidence supports ablation for high-risk patients with AFib and sleep apnea

Study explores the impact of total knee replacement surgery cancellations across UK hospitals

Fu's subcutaneous needling offers a safe non-pharmacological therapy for muscle-related pain

Music therapy speeds anesthesia recovery in colorectal surgery

Study demonstrates a safer strategy for allogeneic stem cell transplants

Higher stent complication risks found in patients with diabetes

Retrospective analysis shows mortality rates and risk factors after prosthetic heart valve surgeries

Assessment of pre-procedure versus spray-as-you-go airway anesthesia protocols in bronchoscopy

Laparoscopic biliary atresia surgery in newborns reduces blood loss, improves jaundice recovery

Electroconvulsive therapy found to be highly effective in treating elderly patients with depression

Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy improves survival in glioblastoma patients

Researchers uncover a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation

New trial to test extended tranexamic acid use for faster ACL surgery recovery

Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation

Postoperative geriatric syndromes signal high vulnerability and poor outcomes in older adults

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