Newswise Feature Channel: Surgery

More Osteotomies Increase Curve Correction in Early Onset Scoliosis

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:05:20 EST

It's challenging to achieve significant curve correction during a spinal fusion "graduation" surgery for children with early onset scoliosis. Over the years, bone auto-fuses and stiffens around growing rods--making the spine tougher to straighten during this final procedure.

New Guidelines Published for Evaluating and Managing Chronic Constipation

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:30:06 EST

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Immunotherapy Before and After Lung Cancer Surgery Reduces Death Risk, Disease Recurrence

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:05:00 EST

People with operable non-small cell lung cancers may fare better over the next few years by receiving immunotherapy treatments before and after surgery instead of only before surgery, according to a new analysis by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

UTSW's Simmons Cancer Center awarded more than $11.5 million in CPRIT funding

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:05:53 EST

Eight scientists and physicians in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern have been awarded more than $11.5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support the state's fight against cancer.

Taking cues from nature, medical soft robots get smart

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:02 EST

Physical human feats require a high level of coordination between the sensory functions of our skin and motor functions of our muscles. What kind of achievements could robots perform with the same cohesion between sensing and action? In the medical space, researchers have begun to explore the possibilities.

Radiation oncology research and clinical trial results to be featured at ASTRO's Annual Meeting in Washington

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:15:41 EST

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the seven studies to be highlighted in the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings held September 30 and October 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. and via live webcast.

A Tribute: George Berci, MD, 1921-2024

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:05:01 EST

George Berci, MD, led an improbable and monumental life. As a young man, he survived the Holocaust and went on to become an internationally renowned surgical pioneer who developed many of the minimally invasive tools and techniques that are used in operating rooms and procedure suites around the world today.

Summer Program Reaffirms Student's Passion for Orthopedics

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:05 EST

This summer PCOM South Georgia medical student Michael Abaskaron (DO '27) was one of 20 medical school students selected to participate in the Summer Research Externship Program at Ohio Health in Columbus. He focused on orthopedics. "This program provides medical students with exposure to a field they might be interested in," he said.

Curious by Nature: The Robotic Revolution of Knee Replacements with Dr. Marc Hungerford

Newswise — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:05:02 EST

Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones.

MSK Awards and Appointments August 2024

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the following awards and appointments

Machine learning predicts which patients will continue taking opioids after hand surgery

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:23 EST

A machine learning algorithm performs well in predicting the risk of persistent opioid use after hand surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Plastic surgery patients who use marijuana also have elevated nicotine levels

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:08 EST

Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

eXeX Secures $5.8M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Surgical Procedures Worldwide and Welcomes Michael Dykier as New CTO

eXeX — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:29 EST

eXeX, a pioneering med tech company utilizing artificial intelligence and spatial computing to optimize surgical procedures, today announced the successful closing of a $5.8 million priced seed round. This milestone comes just two years after the company's inception and marks a significant step forward in its mission to enhance surgical healthcare globally.

Loyola Medicine Unveils Innovative Shoulder Replacement Surgery Utilizing Groundbreaking Mixed Reality Technology

Loyola Medicine — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:05:47 EST

Loyola Medicine, a leader in medical innovation and technology, is proud to announce a revolutionary step forward in orthopaedic surgery. Patrick Lacey, a 49-year-old patient with a 15-year history of shoulder pain underwent a pioneering shoulder arthroplasty procedure under the skilled care of Dane Salazar, MD, a renowned shoulder and elbow specialist at Loyola Medicine.

Navy Trauma Surgeon Named Uniformed Services University Surgery Department Chair

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:05:15 EST

Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Bradley has been selected to chair the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Department of Surgery, effective Sept. 23, 2024. He succeeds retired Army Col. (Dr.) Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, who recently left for a position as Orthopedics department chair at the University of Pennsylvania.

Expansion con luz del implante cardiaco de un nino

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST

Los ninos que nacen con ciertos defectos cardiacos se someten a un implante de shunt para mejorar el flujo sanguineo. El shunt debe cambiarse a medida que el cuerpo crece. Los investigadores informan que un nuevo shunt expandible que reacciona a la luz podria reducir el numero de cirugias a las que se someten estos ninos. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024.

Expanding a child's heart implant with light

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST

Children born with certain heart defects receive a shunt implant to improve blood flow. The shunt must be replaced as their bodies grow. Researchers say a new light-reactive expandable shunt could cut the number of surgeries these children receive. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024.

American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2024 to Philadelphia

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:05:41 EST

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.

Can a Mouthwash-based Test Help Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence?

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST

Mouthwash has long been marketed as an essential hygiene item to prevent bad breath. But what if a mouthwash-based test to detect biomarkers can help predict recurrence of head and neck cancer?

New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to 'speak' again

UC Davis Health — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:05:24 EST

A brain-computer interface developed by UC Davis Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.