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ICBT might be equally effective alternative to conventional CBT in management of chronic tinnitus

Chronic tinnitus is a disabling disorder. A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reports on a therapy that is performed over internet.

4 Sep 2014

Accreditation of bariatric surgery centers contributes to improved safety for patients

Patients who underwent weight loss operations in recent years, when most bariatric surgical centers were accredited, had fewer postoperative complications and were 2.3 times less likely to die in the hospital than patients who had bariatric procedures performed before a national movement toward facility accreditation was taking place, according to new study findings.

4 Sep 2014

Ludwig, CRI collaborate with VentiRx to conduct clinical trial with motolimod and immunotherapy agents

The nonprofits Ludwig Cancer Research (Ludwig) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) announced today an agreement with VentiRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, to conduct a clinical trial with motolimod (VTX-2337) combined with other immunotherapy agents available to Ludwig and CRI through other industry partnerships.

4 Sep 2014

Percentage of women undergoing double mastectomy increased, shows survey

Among women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in California, the percentage undergoing a double mastectomy increased substantially between 1998 and 2011, although this procedure was not associated with a lower risk of death than breast-conserving surgery plus radiation, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Sep 2014

More than 1/3 of planned orthopaedic surgery procedures are re-booked

More than one third of all planned orthopaedic surgery procedures are re-booked, postponed or cancelled completely.

3 Sep 2014

Local anaesthetic is safe, effective for transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Local anaesthetic is as safe and effective for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as general anaesthetic, according to results of the FRANCE 2 registry presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Romain Chopard from France.

1 Sep 2014

Antihypertensive therapy decreases risk of mortality, CV events, strokes in older adults

Antihypertensive therapy reduces the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, strokes and mortality in hypertensive older adults, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2014 today by Dr Maciej Ostrowski from Poland.

1 Sep 2014

Plant-based medication after cardiac surgery shows mixed results in reducing complications

Administration of colchicine, a plant-based medication commonly used to treat gout, before and after cardiac surgery showed mixed results in reducing potential complications from this type of surgery, but it did increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects, according to a study published by JAMA.

30 Aug 2014

Bariatric surgery can provide valuable benefits to the brain

At bariatric facilities like Dr. Feiz and Associates, the life-changing benefits of bariatric surgery, including reduced risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endocrine disorders are well established.

30 Aug 2014

Review of clinical trials based on administering antidepressants for chronic postsurgical pain

After a systematic review of clinical trials based on administering antidepressants for acute and chronic postsurgical pain, researchers have concluded that more trials are needed to determine whether these drugs should be prescribed for postsurgical pain on a regular basis.

30 Aug 2014

Researchers report possible therapy that could help treat patients infected with SUDV

Ebola is a rare, but deadly disease that exists as five strains, none of which have approved therapies.

28 Aug 2014

Scientists explore ways to personalise radiotherapy dose given to lung cancer patients

Manchester scientists are working out how to safely increase the radiotherapy dose given to lung cancer patients - potentially offering improved local control and survival.

From The University of Manchester 28 Aug 2014

Ethicon unveils three new devices at IFSO 2014 to address unique challenges of bariatric procedures

Ethicon is introducing three new endocutter and energy products designed to help address the unique challenges of bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

27 Aug 2014

Use of VISIUS iMRI in brain tumor surgery results in complete tumor removal

IMRIS Inc. today announced that a recently published article in the journal Neurosurgery is the highest level clinical evidence to show that the use of VISIUS® intraoperative MRI in brain tumor surgery results in complete tumor removal in more patients with glioma tumors.

26 Aug 2014

Sorrento receives funding to advance immunotherapy targeting WISP1 for treatment of IPF

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE; Sorrento), a late-stage clinical oncology company developing new treatments for cancer and its associated pain, today announced that it has received funding to advance an immunotherapy targeting WNT1-Inducible Signaling Protein-1 (WISP1) for the potential treatment of IPF, which affects more than 100,000 Americans.

26 Aug 2014

Study: US experienced widespread adoption of robot-assisted prostate removal surgery in recent years

A new study reveals that the US has experienced widespread adoption of robot-assisted prostate removal surgery to treat prostate cancer in recent years. The BJU International study also found that while such surgeries are more expensive than traditional surgeries, their costs are decreasing over time.

26 Aug 2014

Patients with mild osteoarthritis may not benefit from knee surgery

A new study indicates that there is no apparent benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery for age-related tears of the meniscus in comparison with nonsurgical or sham treatments.

26 Aug 2014

Cancer can be changed from terminal to chronic by cutting liver piece by piece

New surgical methods give hope to patients with cancer that has spread from the intestine to the liver. The disease can be changed from terminal to chronic by cutting the liver piece by piece using keyhole surgery.

25 Aug 2014

eRelevance completes integration with Nextech for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices

eRelevance Corporation (www.erelevancecorp.com), a progressive Health IT services company, announced today that it has completed integration with Nextech, a popular Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices.

22 Aug 2014

Doctor offers four important benefits of laser back surgery

The spinal column is one of the most delicate and essential areas of the human body. Signals carried to and from the brain through the column control many key functions of our motor skills and nervous system.

22 Aug 2014

Medical Procedure News

ICBT might be equally effective alternative to conventional CBT in management of chronic tinnitus

Accreditation of bariatric surgery centers contributes to improved safety for patients

Ludwig, CRI collaborate with VentiRx to conduct clinical trial with motolimod and immunotherapy agents

Percentage of women undergoing double mastectomy increased, shows survey

More than 1/3 of planned orthopaedic surgery procedures are re-booked

Local anaesthetic is safe, effective for transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Antihypertensive therapy decreases risk of mortality, CV events, strokes in older adults

Plant-based medication after cardiac surgery shows mixed results in reducing complications

Bariatric surgery can provide valuable benefits to the brain

Review of clinical trials based on administering antidepressants for chronic postsurgical pain

Researchers report possible therapy that could help treat patients infected with SUDV

Scientists explore ways to personalise radiotherapy dose given to lung cancer patients

Ethicon unveils three new devices at IFSO 2014 to address unique challenges of bariatric procedures

Use of VISIUS iMRI in brain tumor surgery results in complete tumor removal

Sorrento receives funding to advance immunotherapy targeting WISP1 for treatment of IPF

Study: US experienced widespread adoption of robot-assisted prostate removal surgery in recent years

Patients with mild osteoarthritis may not benefit from knee surgery

Cancer can be changed from terminal to chronic by cutting liver piece by piece

eRelevance completes integration with Nextech for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices

Doctor offers four important benefits of laser back surgery

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

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