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Incisionless surgery method can safely treat painful bone tumors, study shows

Doctors from the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National Health System have completed a clinical trial that demonstrates how osteoid osteoma, a benign but painful bone tumor that commonly occurs in children and young adults, can be safely and successfully treated using an incisionless surgery method called magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU).

24 Aug 2017

PinnacleHealth’s new technology helps protect patients from risk of stroke during TAVR

PinnacleHealth is the first hospital in Pennsylvania and one of the first 10 in the country to introduce new technology shown to help protect patients from the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

24 Aug 2017

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Creo Medical Group plc, a medical device company focused on the emerging field of surgical endoscopy, today announces that it has received 510(k) clearance (“FDA Clearance”) from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Speedboat RS2 device and the CROMA platform.

24 Aug 2017

Blood cleaning device can also effectively provide a bridge to liver transplantation

Severe acute liver failure (ALF), a rare but life-threatening illness, is associated with high death rates if patients don't receive timely treatment or a liver transplant.

23 Aug 2017

CBT approaches found to be effective and efficient in treating ADHD symptoms in adults

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) group training was shown to achieve the same results as neurofeedback training in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both methods led to a comparable decrease in symptoms.

23 Aug 2017

Canadian study documents continued decline in hormone therapy usage

Ever since menopause was first discussed publicly, the debate over the use of hormone therapy (HT) has monopolized headlines.

22 Aug 2017

Female patients with esophageal cancer have superior response to treatment, study reveals

Female patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer that is treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery are more likely to have a favorable response to the treatment than male patients are, and women are less likely to experience cancer recurrence, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

22 Aug 2017

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

A new study conducted by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, states that among nearly 4 million women in the United States who possess a medical history of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, 1.5 million have an increased risk of bearing some kinds of genetic mutations, which might increase the probability of causing additional cancers in the future.

21 Aug 2017

Novel mussel-inspired glue could one day save lives of youngest patients

Whether to perform surgery on a fetus is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves penetrating the highly delicate amniotic sac, increasing health risks to the fetus.

21 Aug 2017

Bionic vision restoration: could future technologies restore sight?

The brain is very plastic, which means that the brain is able to adapt to new signals. In the case of bionic vision restoration, the photoreceptors have died, the brain is not receiving anything biologically, and you are going to then send something which is artificial, prosthetic, and has been created outside the body.

21 Aug 2017

Study may provide valuable guidance to women about choosing mammography screening

When to initiate screening for breast cancer, how often to screen, and how long to screen are questions that continue to spark emotional debates.

21 Aug 2017

Adequate sleep and caffeine could help reduce postoperative pain

Sleep is essential for good mental and physical health, and chronic insufficient sleep increases the risk for several chronic health problems.

18 Aug 2017

ASTRO commends NRC's final rule that defines medical events for permanent implant brachytherapy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology applauds the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for yesterday's announcement of a final rule that updates the definition of medical events for permanent implant brachytherapy and protects patients' access to this treatment.

18 Aug 2017

New biomarkers for early Lyme Disease identified

A team of researchers led by Colorado State University has developed a test to facilitate early diagnosis of Lyme Disease, which it is hoped will improved treatment outcomes. Until now, it was difficult to distinguish Lyme disease from similar, less severe tick-borne conditions.

18 Aug 2017

Early surgery for rotator cuff tears leads to lasting improvement in outcomes

Early surgery to repair tears of one of the shoulder rotator cuff muscles provides lasting improvement in strength, function, and other outcomes, reports a study in the August 16, 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

17 Aug 2017

Medical Procedure News

Incisionless surgery method can safely treat painful bone tumors, study shows

PinnacleHealth’s new technology helps protect patients from risk of stroke during TAVR

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Blood cleaning device can also effectively provide a bridge to liver transplantation

CBT approaches found to be effective and efficient in treating ADHD symptoms in adults

Canadian study documents continued decline in hormone therapy usage

Female patients with esophageal cancer have superior response to treatment, study reveals

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

Novel mussel-inspired glue could one day save lives of youngest patients

Bionic vision restoration: could future technologies restore sight?

Study may provide valuable guidance to women about choosing mammography screening

Adequate sleep and caffeine could help reduce postoperative pain

ASTRO commends NRC's final rule that defines medical events for permanent implant brachytherapy

New biomarkers for early Lyme Disease identified

Early surgery for rotator cuff tears leads to lasting improvement in outcomes

Women’s decision-making habits combined with values impact choice of breast cancer treatment

New study aims to provide clarification on concurrent surgery of mitral and tricuspid valves

New noninvasive approach uses polarized light to help surgeons identify crucial nerves

Vaginal estrogens do not increase cancer, cardiovascular disease risk in post-menopausal women

Polio vaccine developed using tobacco plants could transform how vaccines are made

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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