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Novel Coating for Implants Could Prevent Premature Failure

A nanoscale film for coating hip implants promotes bone growth, creating a stronger seal between the implants and the patients’ own bone. More...
14 May 2012

Robot Assisted Prostate Cancer Surgery Shows Good Results

A new study shows that robot-assisted surgery for the removal of cancerous prostate has outcomes as good, if not better, than open or laparoscopic radical prostatectomy techniques. More...
10 May 2012

Innovative Tests Monitor Brain Health During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Two new monitoring strategies could help detect and prevent brain damage in infants and children with congenital heart disease undergoing surgery to repair their cardiac defects. More...
09 May 2012

Brain Surgery for Epilepsy Dramatically Underutilized

Despite the unequivocal effectiveness of brain surgery for treating uncontrolled epilepsy, the procedure has not been widely adopted, according to a new study. More...
08 May 2012

Laparoscopy Benefits Last Longer Than Expected

A new study has found that minimally invasive abdominal and pelvic laparoscopy correlated with fewer incidents of small-bowel obstruction over time. More...
03 May 2012

Nanoparticles Created to Home in on Brain Tumors, Helping in Surgical Removal

Particles that can be imaged three different ways at once, help scientists remove brain tumors from mice with extraordinary effectiveness. More...
02 May 2012

Mohs Surgery Gains Popularity Among Older Patients

Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer has doubled in the past decade, particularly among patients in their 60’s. More...
02 May 2012
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