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Poll reveals parents' views on teens getting cosmetic treatments

For teens who may be self-conscious about issues such as acne scarring or discolored teeth, non-surgical cosmetic procedures are an increasingly popular way to address their concerns.

17 Feb 2025

Mechanical heart valves offer better long-term survival for patients aged 50-70

Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

11 Feb 2025

Short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer shown to be effective

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer had similar effectiveness to more frequent, lower dose sessions.

11 Feb 2025

EBV exposure linked to life-threatening cancer risk in kidney transplant patients

More than 90% of the adult population in the U.S. is or has been infected with Epstein Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a highly contagious member of the herpes virus family, best known for causing infectious mononucleosis ("mono") and for its association with several cancers and autoimmune diseases.

10 Feb 2025

Hybrid AI approach solves problems in tractography for brain surgery

The brain is a highly complex network of nerve cells interconnected by delicate pathways - known as nerve fibers or tracts.

10 Feb 2025

Evaluating the safety and efficacy of Tendvia mechanical thrombectomy for acute pulmonary embolism

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mechanical thrombectomy is effective and safe for treating pulmonary embolism (PE).

8 Feb 2025

$New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures$

New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone.

8 Feb 2025

Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests

For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other tests in the weeks leading up to their operation.

7 Feb 2025

Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a vital treatment for both malignant and non-malignant disorders in pediatric patients.

7 Feb 2025

Liver graft preservation methods alter microbiota composition after transplantation

End-stage liver disease is associated with disruptions in gut microbiota composition and function, which may facilitate gut-to-liver bacterial translocation, impacting liver graft integrity and clinical outcomes following liver transplantation.

7 Feb 2025

ESCAPE-MeVO trial advances understanding of stroke treatment for medium-sized vessel blockages

University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute researchers with the Calgary Stroke Program at Foothills Medical Centre revolutionized treatment for stroke with the ESCAPE Trial, proving that a clot retrieval procedure known as endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) can dramatically improve patient outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke caused by a blockage in a large-sized blood vessel.

7 Feb 2025

$USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options$

USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options

The University of Southern California has been approved for $10.8 million in research funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to compare approaches to treating older adults with a fracture of the hip.

4 Feb 2025

Asthma and antibiotic use increase the likelihood of revision sinus surgery

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was not a predictor of revision surgery, according to a new study.

4 Feb 2025

High-precision radiation therapy found to be safe for polymetastatic cancer

A new Phase I clinical trial from London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) has found high-precision radiation therapy is safe for use in patients with cancer that has spread to more than 10 spots in the body.

3 Feb 2025

Early side effects of radiation may increase long-term risk for prostate cancer patients

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, according to a new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

31 Jan 2025

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Poll reveals parents' views on teens getting cosmetic treatments

Mechanical heart valves offer better long-term survival for patients aged 50-70

Short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer shown to be effective

EBV exposure linked to life-threatening cancer risk in kidney transplant patients

Hybrid AI approach solves problems in tractography for brain surgery

Evaluating the safety and efficacy of Tendvia mechanical thrombectomy for acute pulmonary embolism

New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures

Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests

Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Liver graft preservation methods alter microbiota composition after transplantation

ESCAPE-MeVO trial advances understanding of stroke treatment for medium-sized vessel blockages

USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options

Asthma and antibiotic use increase the likelihood of revision sinus surgery

High-precision radiation therapy found to be safe for polymetastatic cancer

Early side effects of radiation may increase long-term risk for prostate cancer patients

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