Surgical Techniques
Advanced Radiotherapy Delivers Total Marrow Irradiation Treatments for Patients with Blood Cancers
Advanced radiotherapy can be used to treat patients with blood cancers by delivering rapidly and accurately “clinically favorable” total marrow irradiation, according to a team of noted cancer treatment experts. More...23 Aug 2011
Navigation System Allows Less Radiation During Catheter Interventions
By way of magnetic targeting, new navigation technology locates the catheter during cardiac interventions and projects its precise position in real time on a previously acquired fluoroscopy image of the patient. More...17 Aug 2011
In Other News
Honey-Based Hydrogel Dressing Treats First-Degree Burns
Increased Risk of Osteoporosis and Fracture Following Nephrectomy
Patients Fare Better With Well-Mannered Surgeons
Circumcision Could Reduce HPV-Associated Penile Precancerous Lesions
Neck Surgery Helps Ease Facial Paralysis
New Material Aids Facial Skin Reconstruction
New Blood-Cleaning Procedure for Transplanted Kidneys
Spray-On Barrier Curbs Laparoscopic Surgical Adhesions
Stress Testing Combined with Myocardial Perfusion Imaging May Not Be Needed for Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Real-Time Diagnostics for Orthopedic Implants
Lung Biopsy Risks More Prevalent Than Expected
Transperineal 3D Mapping Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Decreases Need for Prostatectomy
Guided Laser Surgery Offers Novel Treatment for Epilepsy
Mobile Operating Table Offers Exceptional Functionality
Accurately Assessing the Extent of Titanium Leaks from Implants
Shoulder Arthroplasty System Provides Adjustable Neck Positioning
Protease Testing Could Change Wound Care Globally
Synthetic Material Revitalizes Damaged Vocal Cords
Combined Therapy Treats Spinal Tumors
First Laboratory-Grown Windpipe Transplanted into Patient
Surgeons Pioneer New Modality to Treat Diabetes
Urine Drain May Not Be Needed After Partial Nephrectomy
Amalgam Fillings Are Still Being Placed More Than Composites
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