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NYU Langone Health performs the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for military veteran

A surgical team from NYU Langone Health performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas who survived a work-related high-voltage electrical accident.

9 Nov 2023

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

The exploration of the link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk.

9 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital are among the first in the country with access to a cutting-edge treatment system that increases accuracy and precision, enhances patient comfort, and minimizes side effects.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Body mass index, or BMI, is a person's mass (weight) in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.

7 Nov 2023

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

The association between Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and lipid profiles among disease-free community residents

7 Nov 2023

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker thanks to an AI-empowered system being developed by researchers at the National Robotarium of Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation of University of Dundee.

6 Nov 2023

Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor

A new case report was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on September 20, 2023, entitled, "Multi-disciplinary management of recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor harboring KIT exon 11 mutation with the switch-control kinase inhibitor ripretinib and surgery."

3 Nov 2023

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received a $3.12 million National Institutes of Health grant to study whether acupuncture can alleviate chest pain caused by stable angina.

2 Nov 2023

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

Surgical removal of parts of the liver remains the only curative approach for patients with liver-specific cancer.

2 Nov 2023

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

In this interview, we delve deep into the pioneering world of xenotransplantation and the evolving landscape of gene editing.

2 Nov 2023

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

Women with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing a procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) have just as good outcomes as men with AF undergoing the same procedure, according to a large-scale international study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

1 Nov 2023

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NYU Langone Health performs the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for military veteran

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

3D modeling reveals cause of balloon rupture during TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Viral rebound common in lung transplant recipients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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