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Bypass surgery on a beating heart is an excellent option for many patients with blocked heart arteries

Bypass surgery on a beating heart is an excellent option for many patients with blocked heart arteries, according to a study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

24 Nov 2004

Revolutionary new procedure an alternative to spinal fusion

With the FDA's recent approval of an artificial disc that makes spinal fusion "a thing of the past," one nationally renowned spine surgeon is receiving a flood of phone calls from patients interested in seeking relief from chronic back pain.

24 Nov 2004

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat major depression

Psychiatrists at Rush University Medical Center are testing a noninvasive technique that uses repeated short bursts of magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to treat major depression.

20 Nov 2004

More clinical trials needed to evaluate the benefits of complementary therapies for cancer patients

Prof Leslie Walker says that many people benefit from relaxation therapy, hypnotherapy and guided imagery in which patients are taught to visualise their bodies' defences vanquishing tumours and promoting good health.

18 Nov 2004

The United States has seen a steep rise in caesareans to women with no reported medical risk

Researchers analysed information on four million births per year between 1991 and 2001, identifying mothers with no medical risk or labour and delivery complication noted on the birth certificate. From this group of mothers, they examined those cases where mothers had a first-time caesarean.

18 Nov 2004

Pioneering surgical technique for treatment of breast cancer

Women in Britain with breast cancer will soon benefit from a pioneering surgical technique developed by Professor Robert Mansel and his team at Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine in the UK.

16 Nov 2004

Hysteroscopic sterilization will save patients money compared to laparoscopic tubal ligation

Mayo Clinic gynecologists have discovered that hysteroscopic sterilization, a new method of plugging the fallopian tubes to prevent conception, will save patients money compared to laparoscopic tubal ligation, the most commonly used method of sterilization for women.

14 Nov 2004

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast augmentation re-operation rate by over 15 percent

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast implant re-operations in augmentation patients to 3 percent by following a new system of decision and management algorithms, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS)

10 Nov 2004

Second successful human ovarian to arm transplant in the world

A new study finds surgery to transplant an ovary to the upper arm is feasible and preserves hormonal function in women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer.

8 Nov 2004

Treatment to control gastroesophageal reflux disease in children found to be ineffective

According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, more than 60 percent of the children who received surgical fundoplication to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had recurring symptoms of the disease months following surgery.

4 Nov 2004

The ethics of face transplants

The ethics of face transplants is among the issues to be discussed at the World Congress of Bioethics, which will be hosted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) next week.

4 Nov 2004

A British first, patient receives heart pump through groin, avoiding the need for surgery

A patient at Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust has become the first in the UK to receive an artificial heart pump inserted without the need for surgery.

4 Nov 2004

Uterine fibroid treatment option 'safe and effective'

Boston Scientific Corporation today welcomed an announcement by the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee (IPAC) of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), confirming the safety and efficacy of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), an innovative treatment for fibroids.

1 Nov 2004

Fetal tissue restores lost sight from retinitis pigmentosa

Three years ago Elisabeth Bryant believed she would be blind for the rest of her life. "I couldn't see anything," she says. Now, although her vision is not perfect, she can see well enough to read, play computer games and check emails.

28 Oct 2004

First ever common standards for cardiac resuscitation

New training and practice guidelines are being issued today for healthcare staff responsible for resuscitating patients who have stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped.

26 Oct 2004

Excessive sweating now has less invasive treatment

For about one percent of Americans, excessive sweating isn’t just embarrassing; it’s a condition that warrants medical treatment. Now, a minimally invasive, endoscopic approach available at Georgetown University Hospital allows patients to receive this treatment and go home the same day.

25 Oct 2004

Medical Procedure News

Bypass surgery on a beating heart is an excellent option for many patients with blocked heart arteries

Revolutionary new procedure an alternative to spinal fusion

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat major depression

More clinical trials needed to evaluate the benefits of complementary therapies for cancer patients

The United States has seen a steep rise in caesareans to women with no reported medical risk

Pioneering surgical technique for treatment of breast cancer

Hysteroscopic sterilization will save patients money compared to laparoscopic tubal ligation

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast augmentation re-operation rate by over 15 percent

Second successful human ovarian to arm transplant in the world

Treatment to control gastroesophageal reflux disease in children found to be ineffective

The ethics of face transplants

A British first, patient receives heart pump through groin, avoiding the need for surgery

Uterine fibroid treatment option 'safe and effective'

Fetal tissue restores lost sight from retinitis pigmentosa

First ever common standards for cardiac resuscitation

Excessive sweating now has less invasive treatment

Two hearts are better than one for toddler

For the first time, the public will have the extraordinary opportunity to observe live brain surgery

Novel and efficient protocol to evaluate and rehabilitate the voice of patients who have undergone laryngectomy

Deep brain stimulation could help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms on both sides of the body

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

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