Surgical implications of rising heroin abuse
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 28, 2019-With heroin abuse on the rise in the United ...
Tag: Surgery
Virtual reality enables real-time, internal view of patient anatomy during treatment
Innovative technology improves efficiency of interventional radiology treatments increasing portability and patient access to IR AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 26, 2019)--Immersive ...
Smart speaker technology harnessed for hospital medical treatments
Research demonstrates value of Amazon Echo and Google Home during medical procedures AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 24, 2019)--Smart speakers that are ...
Bacteria in urine doesn't always indicate infection
Testing, antibiotic treatment often unnecessary, say IDSA guidelines ARLINGTON, Va. - Doctors should think carefully before testing patients for a ...
Laser-targeted removal of prostate tumors works as well complete removal of prostate
Laser treatment, however, preserves erectile and urinary functionsCredit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas - Researchers ...
UMass Lowell student wins award for cancer research
New imaging tech will improve success rates for diagnosis, surgery LOWELL, Mass. - Tyler Iorizzo, a Ph.D. candidate in physics ...
Registry helps move aortic dissection care forward
Credit: Michigan Medicine What began with a modest hospital grant at the University of Michigan in 1996 is now the ...
3D mammography significantly reduces breast biopsy rates
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - The use of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), also known as ...
New material will allow abandoning bone marrow transplantation
Credit: © Sergey Gnuskov/NUST MISIS Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" developed nanomaterial, which will be ...
Ultrasound provides precise, minimally invasive way to measure heart function in children
Currently, a practical, precise, minimally invasive way to measure cardiac output or heart function in children undergoing surgery does not ...
Surgery using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
A one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood pressure in ...
Absorbable antibiotic envelope can significantly cut cardiac device infections
Cleveland Clinic-led Global trial of nearly 7,000 patients also demonstrates the envelope's safety EMBARGOED UNTIL 11: 45 a.m. ET, March ...
Surgery no better than medication at preventing serious complications of atrial fibrillation
The heart procedure improved patients' quality of life and symptoms Catheter ablation, a common cardiovascular procedure, appears no more effective ...
Traffic accidents involving moose are 13 times more likely to result in human death
Journal of the American College of Surgeons study details hazards of moose-motor vehicle crashes in northern New EnglandCredit: Maine State ...
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