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Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

Scientists in the UK and Sweden previously developed a new surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries.

28 Jul 2017

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status.

27 Jul 2017

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

A new study indicates that deceased donor kidneys are typically offered and declined many times before being accepted for transplantation.

27 Jul 2017

Skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring pigmentation caused by vitiligo

A Henry Ford Hospital study has shown that skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring skin pigmentation caused by the skin disease vitiligo.

27 Jul 2017

Combining intraoperative imaging with PET scans helps surgeons remove hidden cancer cells

Surgeons were able to identify and remove a greater number of cancerous nodules from lung cancer patients when combining intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) – through the use of a contrast agent that makes tumor cells glow during surgery – with preoperative positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

27 Jul 2017

Stem cell-based method selectively targets cancerous tissue while preventing toxic side effects

A stem cell-based method created by University of California, Irvine scientists can selectively target and kill cancerous tissue while preventing some of the toxic side effects of chemotherapy by treating the disease in a more localized way.

27 Jul 2017

New method may help distinguish frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease

A new method may help determine whether a person has Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia, two different types of dementia that often have similar symptoms, according to a preliminary study published in the July 26, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Jul 2017

Study examines timing of mechanical thrombectomy, call burden on physicians at stroke centers

Stroke centers average mechanical thrombectomies once every five days with nearly 60 percent of the procedures occurring during non-work hours, according to a new study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 14th Annual Meeting.

26 Jul 2017

Study explores long-term consequences of breast surgery on woman's sensuality, sexual function

Does the type of surgery used to treat breast cancer impact a woman's sensuality and sexual function in survivorship? New research from Women & Infants Hospital analyzed the association of surgical modality with sexual function and found that breast-specific sensuality and appearance satisfaction are better with lumpectomy and may correlate with improved sexual function post-operatively.

26 Jul 2017

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and the University of Warwick has recommended an alternative method of pain relief for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.

26 Jul 2017

Study reveals effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers analyzed data confirming the improved outcomes in both short- and long-term survival in patients that underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to surgery for triple-negative breast cancer.

25 Jul 2017

Preclinical study demonstrates efficacy of gene therapy in treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm (UMR 1089, Nantes) and the University of London (Royal Holloway) demonstrated the efficacy of an innovative gene therapy in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

25 Jul 2017

Standardized care protocol improves outcomes, cuts costs for colorectal surgery patients

A protocol that standardizes care before, during, and after colorectal operations has reduced hospital stays by more than half, reduced complications by more than one-third, and cut costs up to $11,000 per procedure, according to study results presented yesterday at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2017 Quality and Patient Safety Conference.

24 Jul 2017

Immediate postoperative radiographs can predict bunion recurrence

For patients undergoing surgery to repair a bunion deformity of the foot, non-weight-bearing x rays taken immediately after surgery can provide a good estimate of the risk that the bunion will return over time, reports a study in the current issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

24 Jul 2017

Standardizing fluid intake may improve patient outcomes following bariatric surgery procedures

Nurses on the bariatric surgery care team at a Connecticut hospital were having difficulty keeping track of patients' fluid intake after hospital admission.

24 Jul 2017

Antiperspirants can be safely used during breast radiotherapy, study suggests

Women undergoing daily radiation therapy for breast cancer are commonly told they should not use antiperspirant for fear that it could cause greater radiation damage to the skin, but a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that advice is not based on sound science.

24 Jul 2017

Preoperative opioid users more likely to be on pain medications after ACL surgery

More than 130,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgeries take place each year with the majority of patients not requiring pain medication after three months post-operatively.

24 Jul 2017

Relaxed blood donation rules for gay men and sex workers in England and Scotland

Blood donation rules in England and Scotland have been relaxed to allow gay men and sex workers to donate blood, due to more more accurate testing being available. Homosexual men can now donate blood three months after their last sexual activity instead of 12 months as was the rule before. Earlier gay men were banned from donating blood for life

24 Jul 2017

Multiple cycles with IVF lead to higher chances of pregnancy success

Research has shown that women who undergo multiple cycles of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) are more likely to have a baby. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia reports the cumulative live birth rates after complete ovarian stimulation cycles. The study looked at chances of having a baby successfully after several rounds of IVF or other types of assisted reproduction techniques.

24 Jul 2017

Common surgical techniques for ACL repair offer improved quality of life five years after injury

The most common surgical techniques used to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) offer patients improved quality of life five years after injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

21 Jul 2017

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Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

Skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring pigmentation caused by vitiligo

Combining intraoperative imaging with PET scans helps surgeons remove hidden cancer cells

Stem cell-based method selectively targets cancerous tissue while preventing toxic side effects

New method may help distinguish frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease

Study examines timing of mechanical thrombectomy, call burden on physicians at stroke centers

Study explores long-term consequences of breast surgery on woman's sensuality, sexual function

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

Study reveals effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Preclinical study demonstrates efficacy of gene therapy in treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Standardized care protocol improves outcomes, cuts costs for colorectal surgery patients

Immediate postoperative radiographs can predict bunion recurrence

Standardizing fluid intake may improve patient outcomes following bariatric surgery procedures

Antiperspirants can be safely used during breast radiotherapy, study suggests

Preoperative opioid users more likely to be on pain medications after ACL surgery

Relaxed blood donation rules for gay men and sex workers in England and Scotland

Multiple cycles with IVF lead to higher chances of pregnancy success

Common surgical techniques for ACL repair offer improved quality of life five years after injury

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