Surgical Techniques
Novel Bone Cement May Prevent Amputations Due to Osteomyelitis
Old technologies, bone cement, and a well known antibiotic may effectively fight osteomyelitis resulting from multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections in combat soldiers with compound bone fractures, claims a new study. More...17 Feb 2009
Radiation Lowers Relapse Risk in Noninvasive Breast Cancer
New research corroborates that the addition of radiation therapy to lumpectomy in the treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ considerably decreases the risk of recurrence of either DCIS or invasive breast cancer in the affected breast. More...16 Feb 2009
Heart Bypass Imaging Helps Reduce Graft Defects
The technique for coronary artery bypass graft surgery has largely remained the same over the last 35 years, including closing the chest without really knowing whether the bypass grafts are potentially kinked, constricted, or otherwise impaired. More...16 Feb 2009
X-Ray Imaging and Robotic Catheter Technology Partnership To Advance Treatment of Irregular Heartbeats
A partnership has been initiated to codevelop integrated products that may simplify complicated cardiac procedures to diagnose and treat irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias. More...12 Feb 2009
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Early Closure of Fascia for Open Abdominal Wounds Is Imperative
Intervertebral Discs Bioengineered in the Laboratory
Using a Checklist Could Improve Noncardiac Surgical Outcomes
Laparoscopic Port Offers Three-in-One Solution
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System Treats Cause of Heart Attacks in Advance
Prescreening for MRSA Could Reduce Surgical Infection Rates
Carotid Endarterectomy Yields Better Short-Term Results Compared to Stenting
Ablation Procedure Effective in Stopping Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
First Near-Total Face Transplant Performed in the United States
Spinal Fusion Cost-Effectiveness Questioned
Color-Coded Microspheres Make Vessel Embolization Easier
Botulinum Toxin Useful for Treating Masseteric Muscle Hypertrophy
Ureteroscopic Treatment of Kidney Stones in Children Found Safe
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