Brain tumours are one of the most formidable challenges in modern medicine: they are difficult to diagnose and expensive to treat, with the best predictor of outcome still being early diagnosis.
Like many countries across the globe, Zambia is experiencing a severe shortage of anesthesiologists. Niroop Ravula, a pediatric anesthesiologist at UC Davis Health, traveled to Zambia with Orbis International to train Zambian colleagues on anesthesiology tools that are standard in the U.S.
Se trata de una gran parte del cuerpo que se encuentra m谩s profundamente, fuera de la vista y, quiz谩s, fuera de su mente: su core abdominal. Una nueva 谩rea de la medicina en r谩pido desarrollo se enfoca en la salud del core abdominal, incluyendo c贸mo las personas pueden incorporarlo a un estilo de vida saludable y c贸mo abordar los problemas m茅dicos complejos que surgen cuando se ve comprometido. La Dra. Charlotte Horne, cirujana metab贸lica y de reconstrucci贸n de la pared abdominal en Mayo Clinic, explica qu茅 es la salud del core abdominal, c贸mo protegerla y los factores de riesgo de problemas que podr铆an requerir cirug铆a.
It is a large part of the body that lies deep inside, out of sight and perhaps out of mind: your abdominal core. A new and rapidly developing area of medicine focuses on abdominal core health, including how people can incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle and how to address complex medical problems that arise when it is compromised. Dr. Charlotte Horne, a metabolic and abdominal wall reconstructive surgeon at Mayo Clinic, explains what abdominal core health is, how to protect it and risk factors for problems that may require surgery.
Trata-se de uma grande parte do corpo que se encontra mais a fundo, fora da vista e talvez fora da sua percep莽茫o: o seu core abdominal. Uma nova 谩rea e em r谩pido desenvolvimento da medicina concentra-se na sa煤de do core abdominal, incluindo como as pessoas podem incorpor谩-lo a um estilo de vida saud谩vel e como lidar com problemas m茅dicos complexos que surgem quando ele est谩 comprometido. A Dra. Charlotte Horne, cirurgi茫 metab贸lica e de reconstru莽茫o da parede abdominal na Mayo Clinic, explica o que 茅 a sa煤de do core abdominal, como proteg锚-lo e os fatores de risco para os problemas que podem exigir cirurgia.
A multidisciplinary team of UT Southwestern Medical Center specialists, led by Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., and Peter Tsai, M.D., Ph.D., has received a grant worth up to $5 million from the Raynor Cerebellum Project to develop neuromodulation therapies for patients with cerebellar disorders of the brain.
UCSF Health鈥檚 Lung Transplant program has been awarded INTERLINK鈥檚 2025 Chairman鈥檚 Award for Transplant Excellence as the top-performing lung transplant program in the nation. The UCSF program, which is the largest lung transplant program in the Western U.S., was selected as the No.1 performing program for lung transplantation for the third consecutive year.
Announcement of contents of the April 2025 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video
Announcement of contents of the April 2025 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals landmark research. The new University of Bristol-led trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published today [31 March] in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal.
recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. The study, led by researchers from the Rothman Opioid Foundation, Goldfinch Health, and Drexel University College of Medicine, examined the impact of ERAS protocols on opioid prescribing to patients undergoing arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) and arthroscopy (a minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat joint issues). Arthroplasty involves replacing damaged joints with prosthetic implants to relieve pain and restore function, whereas arthroscopy utilizes a small camera to examine and repair joint damage through small incisions.
Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could save lives for patients in need of urgent surgery, invasive procedures, or experiencing major bleeding
As a cancer patient, it can be challenging to ask questions of your health care providers. Even though I am a trained journalist who practically asks questions for a living, I struggled with all the questions I had during the early parts of my cancer journey.
MiRus is pleased to announce the launch of the US multi-center Early Feasibility Study of the Siegel鈩 8-Fr aortic transcatheter heart valve (THV).
Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center鈥檚 Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson鈥檚 world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on her patients using a tiny robot, or microrobot? With a device researchers from SMU and George Washington University created, that is one step closer to reality.
ROCHESTER, Minnesota 鈥 Dr. Eric Moore has been appointed medical director, International at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Moore will begin his new position in April.
ROCHESTER, Minnesota 鈥 O Dr. Eric Moore 茅 nomeado como diretor m茅dico internacional da Mayo Clinic. Ele assumir谩 sua nova posi莽茫o em abril.
ROCHESTER, Minnesota 鈥 El Dr. Eric Moore es nombrado como director m茅dico internacional de Mayo Clinic. 脡l Asumir谩 su nuevo puesto en abril.
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