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Released: 10-Sep-2024 12:30 PM EDT
New Guidelines Published for Evaluating and Managing Chronic Constipation
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

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.

Newswise: Immunotherapy Before and After Lung Cancer Surgery Reduces Death Risk, Disease Recurrence
5-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Immunotherapy Before and After Lung Cancer Surgery Reduces Death Risk, Disease Recurrence
Johns Hopkins Medicine

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.

Newswise: UTSW’s Simmons Cancer Center awarded more than $11.5 million in CPRIT funding
Released: 6-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UTSW’s Simmons Cancer Center awarded more than $11.5 million in CPRIT funding
UT Southwestern Medical Center

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.

Newswise: Taking cues from nature, medical soft robots get smart
Released: 5-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Taking cues from nature, medical soft robots get smart
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

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.

Released: 4-Sep-2024 10:15 AM EDT
Radiation Oncology Research and Clinical Trial Results to Be Featured at ASTRO’s Annual Meeting in Washington
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

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.

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Released: 4-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
A Tribute: George Berci, MD, 1921-2024
Cedars-Sinai

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.

Newswise: Summer Program Reaffirms Student's Passion for Orthopedics
Released: 3-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Summer Program Reaffirms Student's Passion for Orthopedics
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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.

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Released: 30-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Curious by Nature: The Robotic Revolution of Knee Replacements with Dr. Marc Hungerford
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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.

Newswise: MSK Awards and Appointments August 2024
29-Aug-2024 4:30 PM EDT
MSK Awards and Appointments August 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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

Released: 29-Aug-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Machine learning predicts which patients will continue taking opioids after hand surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

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®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 29-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Plastic surgery patients who use marijuana also have elevated nicotine levels
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

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®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 27-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
eXeX Secures $5.8M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Surgical Procedures Worldwide and Welcomes Michael Dykier as New CTO
eXeX

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.

Released: 26-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Loyola Medicine Unveils Innovative Shoulder Replacement Surgery Utilizing Groundbreaking Mixed Reality Technology
Loyola Medicine

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.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Navy Trauma Surgeon Named Uniformed Services University Surgery Department Chair
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

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.

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12-Aug-2024 11:45 PM EDT
Expansión con luz del implante cardíaco de un niño
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Los niños que nacen con ciertos defectos cardíacos se someten a un implante de shunt para mejorar el flujo sanguíneo. El shunt debe cambiarse a medida que el cuerpo crece. Los investigadores informan que un nuevo shunt expandible que reacciona a la luz podría reducir el número de cirugías a las que se someten estos niños. Presentarán sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024.

   
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12-Aug-2024 11:45 PM EDT
Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
American Chemical Society (ACS)

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.

   
Released: 15-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 to Philadelphia
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

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.

Newswise: Can a Mouthwash-based Test Help Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence?
14-Aug-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Can a Mouthwash-based Test Help Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence?
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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?

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Released: 14-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to ‘speak’ again
UC Davis Health

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.

Released: 13-Aug-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Electric Scooter–related Injuries Are Becoming More Frequent and Costly
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

The introduction of publicly shared electric scooters (“escooters”) in Denver, Colorado has resulted in a steady increase in injuries and hospital admissions, according to research led by Alexander Lauder, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center.



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