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Axial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domain A pilot study led by UCLA…

AUGUSTA, Maine — Connor Sawtelle has undergone more than a dozen brain and spine surgeries in just 11 years of life.More are on the way for the Hallowell boy who has dealt since birth with chiari malformation, a condition in…

Morgan Wade is a successful singer. She is known for her songs like "Fall In Love With Me" and "2AM in London." Wade recently had a double mastectomy. She shared her recovery process on Instagram this week. She captioned the…

At a Glance Bariatric surgery helped people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood glucose years later compared to medical and lifestyle interventions. The findings support the use of weight-reduction surgery for treating…

2. Materials and MethodsA systematic review of the literature regarding the use of closed suction drainage in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic…

1. IntroductionChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a common disease, affecting 1.9–4% of the European population . Cases of CRSwNP in Europe are mostly dominated by type 2 inflammatory patterns characterized by…

1. BackgroundThe free anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is an integral part of reconstructive surgery due to its versatility in tissue replacement of reconstructions of tissue defects, especially of the head and neck . Its versatility of…

1. BackgroundThe free anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is an integral part of reconstructive surgery due to its versatility in tissue replacement of reconstructions of tissue defects, especially of the head and neck . Its versatility of…

The use of chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting has substantially increased in recent years . Notably, this approach has greatly facilitated the shift from mastectomy to BCS as a surgical option, particularly in patients with…

“Biomedical engineering represents the integration of technology and medicine at the point of care,” said Adam Alkhato, administrative director for biomedical engineering at Stanford Medicine’s Technology and Digital Solutions. “We…

Planet TV Studios New Frontiers Planet TV Studios presents a documentary on Dr. Brandon Gough's Surgical Breakthroughs in "New Frontiers" – Airing March 2024 on National TV & On-Demand. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES,…

Benjamin Warf, a renowned neurosurgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital, stands in the MIT.nano Immersion Lab. More than 3,000 miles away, his virtual avatar stands next to Matheus Vasconcelos in Brazil as the…

1. IntroductionMitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most prevalent valvular heart diseases and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and poor quality of life, irrespective of the underlying anatomy or etiology. Minimally…

News ReleaseTuesday, February 27, 2024 NIH-supported study shows long-term benefits of surgery compared to medication and lifestyle change.People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved better long-term…

Dr. Greg Vigna Investigating cases of quadriplegia, paraplegia, and cauda equina syndrome that relate to the management of CSF leaks We have evidence that DuraSeal should not be applied in the case of Chiari Malformation Type 1…

In this We Are Stanford Med series, meet individuals who are shaping the future of medicine. They hail from all over the globe and come to Stanford Medicine carrying big ideas and dreams. At first glance, the dual roles of…

1. IntroductionIatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid leak (iCSF-L) is a major complication of endoscopic endonasal surgeries occurring in 0.5–3% of procedures . In general, 50% of these cases present intra-operative or immediate post-operative…

It was just after surgery for diverticular disease, and Greg Saggio, 48, was feeling good. That night he was already walking around. By the next morning, he started to eat.But then he went home and -- ignoring his doctor's advice -- went…

Cats needing surgery came to ARL from separate circumstances No matter how they come to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), every animal is treated with the same level of compassion, care, and medical attention. ARL…

1. Historical ReviewIn 2006, Luiz Pimenta and William Taylor published a seminal manuscript describing the technical aspects of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) . At the time, accessing the disc space anteriorly through the…

1. IntroductionIt is estimated that approximately 300 million surgical procedures are conducted each year globally , of which noncardiac surgeries (NCSs) comprise roughly 85% . A significant subset of these surgical interventions is…

1. IntroductionIntermittent exotropia (IXT) is the most common form of divergent strabismus . It is characterized by a temporary exotropia with panoramic viewing but without diplopia because the patient suppresses overlapping visual…

1. IntroductionBreast cancer is increasingly diagnosed at an older age. In the United Kingdom (UK), early-stage breast cancer is predominately diagnosed in postmenopausal women (86% aged ≥ 50 years), but 46% are at older ages (age ≥ 70…

The clinically advanced treatment program helps patients maintain or regain their sexual function after prostate surgery. We’ve built an extensive rehabilitation protocol which has been scientifically validated through multiple…

1. IntroductionEdema (swelling), pain and trismus (limited mouth) are common signs and symptoms in the postoperative period of victims of facial trauma . Pain is typically brief, with maximum intensity in the immediate postoperative…

1. IntroductionThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies into the medical field has brought about remarkable advancements, particularly in the domain of clinical decision support systems .…

1. IntroductionSkeletal class III malocclusion holds a higher incidence in Asia than in the Caucasian population according to the previous publication, especially in Japan and Korea , and these patients represent maxillary discrepancy…

1. IntroductionThe fundamental aspect of anesthetics perioperative management is to maintain hemodynamic stability, with special attention on the avoidance or reduction of episodes of intraoperative hypotension (IH) . A lot of research…

1 Introduction The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has seen remarkable advancements since its inception, encompassing various areas such as diagnosis, genetics, prognosis, and drug discovery (Bohr and…

1. IntroductionIn the past twenty years, bariatric surgery had an exponential growth, in line with the increase in obesity.All over the world, the number of obese and superobese people is growing rapidly, and more and more subjects are…

Cat surrendered due to cost of care for fractured leg A 10-month-old female Ragdoll cat is recovering at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) after receiving an emergency amputation surgery due to a severely fractured leg.…

2.1. Study Design and ParticipantsThis retrospective exploratory study was conducted in a tertiary center for children with defecation disorders in the Netherlands. Patients under the age of 18 years who underwent their first major…

1. IntroductionGastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NEN) represent a heterogeneous group of rare neoplasms arising from neuroendocrine cells. GEP-NEN are classified into well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasm, i.e.,…

1. IntroductionImproved surgical techniques and intensive care treatment have resulted in a growing population of survivors after pediatric surgery . Consequently, long-term outcomes such as quality of life have become more important,…

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Visit ISSSO.org for more information. Visit ISRI.ca for more information. Visit ISRMMI.org for more information. Visit ISTRO.net for more information. Visit ISUSI.org for more information. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 28, 2023…

December 19, 2023 Associate Professor Laurencia Villalba awarded Graham Coupland Medal from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons The Royal…

Richard Allen Olshen, PhD, emeritus professor of biomedical data science at the Stanford School of Medicine, died Nov. 8 at the age of 81. Chief of the biostatistics division in the Department of Health Research and Policy from 1998…

A beating heart makes for a formidable surgical arena, but a new robotic catheter could someday equip surgeons to operate in the cardiac environment with greater ease. The device, designed by a team of physicians and engineers at Boston…

Navigating the labyrinthine vasculature of the brain with standard surgical instruments can be incredibly challenging, even for the steadiest of hands. But with some robotic assistance, brain surgeons could potentially operate with far…

Getting enough sleep before surgery may help recoverymarvent/Shutterstock Not getting enough sleep before having surgery may increase post-operative pain. This suggests that improvements in recovery time may require…

JPM, Vol. 13, Pages 1611: Clinical Characteristics of Spinal versus General Anaesthesia in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair Surgery in Jordan: A Multicentre Study Journal of Personalized Medicine doi: 10.3390/jpm13111611…

1. IntroductionDuring or after spine surgery, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses often turn to perioperative urinary catheters (UCs) for many reasons: postoperative urine retention, discomfort, immobility, incontinence, frailty,…

This solidarity initiative is part of the medical care system set up by the Foundation on the instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, from the very first days of the earthquake, according to a Foundation…

Aaron James with Eduardo RodriguezRuss Geltman/NYU Langone Health In a world first, surgeons have performed an eyeball transplant. It is uncertain if the recipient will be able to see using his new eye, but the…

This ancient skull shows signs of healing within the walls of fracture lines inflicted by a blunt force injuryQian Wang A man who lived in what is now China 2700 years ago had a hole cut in his skull to treat a head…

Inspired by sutures developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed “smart” sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release drugs. The new sutures are…

Walter Reed unveiled its new single-port robotic surgical system, becoming the first Department of Defense facility, and the first military hospital in the National Capital Region, to use the newly FDA-approved medical…

Delivering low-amplitude, high-frequency ultrasound waves could fragment a kidney stone more quickly than existing high-amplitude,…