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FDA-approved surgical robots trend toward autonomy, study finds

A systematic review in npj Digital Medicine categorizes FDA-approved surgical robots by their levels of autonomy, highlighting a need for standardized definitions and greater regulatory clarity as these systems evolve towards higher autonomy.

29 Apr 2024

Assessing newborn nursing mechanics with modified pacifier technology and AI algorithms

A modified pacifier and AI algorithms to analyze the data it produces could determine if newborns are learning the proper mechanics of nursing, a recent study shows.

29 Apr 2024

Exposed to agent orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation

As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent much of his time in the oceanside woodlands, training on soil and guzzling water from streams and aquifers now known to be contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants.

29 Apr 2024

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Monica Kelly was thrilled to learn she was expecting her second child.

29 Apr 2024

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

The state of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in clinical practice.

29 Apr 2024

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

A study reveals that glycoproteins in blood could be key biomarkers for early detection and staging of epithelial ovarian cancer, potentially allowing diagnosis through a simple blood test.

28 Apr 2024

Aspirin's immune-boosting effects in colorectal cancer revealed

Study reveals that aspirin helps the body’s immune system detect and target cancer cells.

27 Apr 2024

The role of biological age in lung cancer treatment decision making for elderly patients

The average age for a lung cancer diagnosis is 70, according to the American Cancer Society. With age, it can be harder for a person's body to tolerate cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy.

26 Apr 2024

STS introduces new risk calculators for valve surgeries

The expanding use of transcatheter technologies has changed the landscape in the treatment of valvular disease in adult cardiac patients, with valve surgery rapidly shifting to more complex interventions frequently involving other concomitant procedures.

26 Apr 2024

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

Researchers have developed tiny, flexible devices that can wrap around individual nerve fibres without damaging them.

26 Apr 2024

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.

26 Apr 2024

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Digital Health analyzed the efficacy and challenges of AI in clinical settings, revealing a critical need for real-world testing and diverse research methodologies to ensure AI's reliable integration into healthcare.

25 Apr 2024

Study: High-risk emergency surgery poses greater risk for elderly patients

Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications and death in comparison to the same patients who are assessed solely on their level of frailty, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

25 Apr 2024

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

The PhRMA Foundation (PhF) awarded $500,000 grants to David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California and Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University to conduct research using digital health technologies (DHTs) to improve health equity and health outcomes for patients.

25 Apr 2024

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

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Surgery News and Research

FDA-approved surgical robots trend toward autonomy, study finds

Assessing newborn nursing mechanics with modified pacifier technology and AI algorithms

Exposed to agent orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

Aspirin's immune-boosting effects in colorectal cancer revealed

The role of biological age in lung cancer treatment decision making for elderly patients

STS introduces new risk calculators for valve surgeries

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

Study: High-risk emergency surgery poses greater risk for elderly patients

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

NYU Langone surgeons perform first combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant surgery

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

Younger adults with atrial fibrillation face higher rates of heart failure and stroke

TikTok's health content: Analyzing quality and misinformation

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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