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Breast cancer patients unaware of surgical options, study finds

The majority of women who underwent lumpectomy or mastectomy surgeries for breast cancer report that the scars from those surgeries negatively affect their daily lives.

4 Jun 2019

Study explores augmented ACL reconstruction procedure

An innovative procedure that explores the use of amnion, bone marrow concentrate and suture tape in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction may result in earlier return to play protocols for athletes, suggests a new Marshall University study published in the May 6, 2019, edition of Arthroscopy Techniques, a companion to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

4 Jun 2019

New robotic technology increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries

A new technology that increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries while reducing the time needed for the procedure now is available at Rush University Medical Center.

3 Jun 2019

Study shows both IDH-mutant WHO-defined molecular subgroups could benefit from PCV chemoradiotherapy

A recent, updated predictive analysis of the three WHO-defined molecular subgroups based on isocitrate dehydrogenase 1/2 (IDH) mutation status and 1p/19q co-deletion status represented in the high-risk treatment arms of the NRG Oncology clinical trial NRG-RTOG 9802 indicates that both IDH-mutant sub-groups (IDHmut-noncodel and IDHmut-codel) could benefit from the addition of PCV chemotherapy to radiotherapy treatment.

3 Jun 2019

Targeted breast cancer therapy shows 'encouraging' results

Researchers have developed a targeted therapy that may significantly increase the survival of pre-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer

3 Jun 2019

Flash fire in patient's chest cavity during emergency heart surgery

At this year's Euroanaesthesia Congress (the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology) in Vienna, Austria (1-3 June), doctors present the unique case of a man who suffered a flash fire in his chest cavity during emergency heart surgery caused by supplemental oxygen leaking from a ruptured lung.

3 Jun 2019

Mortality risk after heart bypass surgery four times higher in patients with high body fat mass

New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Vienna, Austria (1-3 June) shows that mortality in patients who had undergone heart bypass surgery was over 4 times higher in individuals with a high body fat mass, while body mass index (BMI) by itself was not associated with an increase in mortality.

3 Jun 2019

Receiving blood transfusion during liver cancer surgery has higher risk of recurrence and death

Receiving a blood transfusion during curative surgery for the most common type of liver cancer is associated with a much higher risk of cancer recurrence and dying prematurely, according to new research being presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Vienna, Austria

3 Jun 2019

A new approach to predict complications after surgery for patients with larynx cancer

A technique that illuminates blood flow during surgery predicted which head and neck cancer patients were likely to have issues with wound healing. It could enable surgeons to make adjustments during surgery or recovery to improve outcomes.

31 May 2019

New targeted therapy using radio waves blocks growth of liver cancer cells, study shows

A new targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves has been shown to block the growth of liver cancer cells anywhere in the body without damaging healthy cells, according to a study conducted by scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine, part of Wake Forest Baptist Health.

31 May 2019

Researchers identify trends in use of transcatheter dialysis conduit procedures over 15 years

A new research study by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that utilization of invasive procedures on hemodialysis conduits--artificially constructed shuts used by many individuals who require dialysis--increased markedly from 2001 through 2015 for nephrologists and declined for radiologists.

30 May 2019

Viral study reveals new way to prevent kidney damage following organ transplant

While studying one of the smallest DNA viruses known, Sunnie Thompson, Ph.D., may have found a new way to help prevent kidney damage following organ transplant.

30 May 2019

Study finds checkpoint stimulator to be safe, reliable alternative to laryngeal electromyography

Checkpoint Surgical, Inc., a U.S.-based medical device company with proprietary neurostimulation technology for nerve protection and repair, announced the publication of the first peer-reviewed study comparing the use of its Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator/Locator to Medtronic's Nerve Integrity Monitor for neural monitoring during thyroid and parathyroid surgeries in the April 2019 edition of The Laryngoscope.

30 May 2019

Endovascular aneurysm procedure shown to perform as well as open surgery

A minimally invasive procedure to repair abdominal aneurysms thought to be less effective than traditional open surgery has been shown to perform as well as the open repair and be as long-lasting.

30 May 2019

Researchers develop a standardized method for predicting transplant rejection

Researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research have developed a standardized method of measuring the immune response in islet transplant recipients, helping predict patient outcomes.

29 May 2019

Women in low- and middle-income countries need radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer

A first of its kind study is reporting that millions of women in low- and middle-income countries will need life-saving radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer, despite the growth of essential human papilloma virus vaccination prevention programs.

29 May 2019

Delirium increases risk of cognitive dysfunction, but only in the first postoperative month

New research indicates that older patients who develop delirium - an acute attentional deficit that waxes and wanes, right after surgery are more likely to show signs of postoperative cognitive dysfunction one month later.

29 May 2019

Surgery can be beneficial for one type of primary central nervous system lymphoma

Through a systematic review of published studies going back 50 years, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a distinct subtype of primary central nervous system lymphoma that should be considered for surgical removal, suggesting a major shift in how this type of tumor is evaluated and managed.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 29 May 2019

Mount Sinai receives highest quality rating for adult cardiac valve surgery

The New York State Department of Health awarded The Mount Sinai Hospital its highest quality rating for adult cardiac valve surgery in 2019.

28 May 2019

Bariatric surgery can be safe, effective treatment for teenagers with obesity

Pediatricians are often reluctant to recommend bariatric surgery for teenagers, but a Rutgers-led study concludes it is a justifiable treatment for adolescents with persistent extreme obesity if they can maintain a healthy lifestyle afterward.

28 May 2019

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Breast cancer patients unaware of surgical options, study finds

Study explores augmented ACL reconstruction procedure

New robotic technology increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries

Study shows both IDH-mutant WHO-defined molecular subgroups could benefit from PCV chemoradiotherapy

Targeted breast cancer therapy shows 'encouraging' results

Flash fire in patient's chest cavity during emergency heart surgery

Mortality risk after heart bypass surgery four times higher in patients with high body fat mass

Receiving blood transfusion during liver cancer surgery has higher risk of recurrence and death

A new approach to predict complications after surgery for patients with larynx cancer

New targeted therapy using radio waves blocks growth of liver cancer cells, study shows

Researchers identify trends in use of transcatheter dialysis conduit procedures over 15 years

Viral study reveals new way to prevent kidney damage following organ transplant

Study finds checkpoint stimulator to be safe, reliable alternative to laryngeal electromyography

Endovascular aneurysm procedure shown to perform as well as open surgery

Researchers develop a standardized method for predicting transplant rejection

Women in low- and middle-income countries need radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer

Delirium increases risk of cognitive dysfunction, but only in the first postoperative month

Surgery can be beneficial for one type of primary central nervous system lymphoma

Mount Sinai receives highest quality rating for adult cardiac valve surgery

Bariatric surgery can be safe, effective treatment for teenagers with obesity

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How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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