Spinal Anesthesia Could Be Causing Increased Pain After Surgery
A study finds that hip fracture patients who undergo spinal anesthesia need more painkillers Spinal anesthesia has replaced general anesthesia in several surgeries as a…
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Research Shows That Robotic Surgery Is Safer and Improves Patient Recovery Time by 20%
A new study has found that robotic surgery is less dangerous and has a faster recovery period for patients Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted…
Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Cancer Risk and Mortality in People With Obesity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41.9% of U.S. adults are obese, with 9.2% severely obese. Obesity contributes to a wide array…
Sonic Hedgehog to the Rescue: Impressive Regeneration To Repair Large Bone Injuries
A stem cell study presents intriguing evidence that large bone injuries might trigger a repair strategy in adults that recapitulates elements of skeletal formation in…
Artificial Intelligence Tutoring Outperforms Expert Instructors in Brain Surgery Training
Machine learning algorithms enhanced technical performance and learning outcomes during simulated brain tumor removal. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for medical…
MIT Engineers Develop Biocompatible Surgical “Duct Tape” as an Alternative to Sutures
The sticky patch could be quickly applied to repair gut leaks and tears. A staple on any engineer’s workbench, duct tape is a quick and…
Fat Injections Could Treat Plantar Fasciitis – A Common Cause of Foot Pain
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new procedure to treat a painful foot condition called plantar fasciitis. A patient’s own fat is injected into…
Scientists Successfully Transplant Two Kidneys From a Genetically Modified Pig Into Human Recipient
UAB announces first clinical-grade transplant of gene-edited pig kidneys into brain-dead human. The study was designed and conducted to meet standards directly comparable to those…
First Double-Lung Transplant Performed After Irreparable COVID-19 Respiratory Damage
61-year-old patient suffered from severe post-COVID-19 respiratory failure after three months on an artificial lung that oxygenates blood and multiple treatment-related complications. Doctors in Lisbon…
Successful Xenotransplantation Surgery: Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney Transplanted to Human Body
Less than two months after the first breakthrough surgery, NYU Langone Health has performed its second successful investigational xenotransplantation procedure using a genetically engineered pig…
“Robotic” OmniFibers: New Fibers Can Make Breath-Regulating Garments
“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and potentially help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes. A new kind of fiber developed…
Study Shows Acupuncture Reduces Pain and Opioid Use for Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patients
Patients who have acupuncture during total knee replacement surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a study…
One in Seven Cancer Patients Missed Out on Potentially Life-Saving Operations During COVID Lockdowns
One in seven cancer patients around the world have missed out on potentially life-saving operations during COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study reveals. Planned cancer surgery…
20% of Adults Have High Levels of Heart Enzymes After Any Surgery – Monitoring Advised
A fifth of adults who undergo non-cardiac surgery experience elevated levels of troponin, a cardiac enzyme that can indicate heart damage. Most myocardial injury after…
New Medical Glue – Inspired by Barnacles – Stops Bleeding in Seconds
Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting. The…
Bio-Inspired, Blood-Repelling Tissue Glue Can Seal Wounds Quickly and Stop Bleeding
A new adhesive that mimics the sticky substance barnacles use to cling to rocks may offer a better way to treat traumatic injuries. Inspired by…
Survival for Babies Born With a Birth Defect Varies Dramatically – A “Post-code Lottery”
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect — otherwise known as a congenital anomaly — is a “post-code lottery,” according to scientists from…
First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Harmlessly Dissolves in Body – Disappears After It’s No Longer Needed
Wireless, fully implantable device gives temporary pacing without requiring removal. Bioresorption bypasses need to extract non-biodegradable leads, eliminating additional risk to patient Pacemaker is remotely…
