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Surgical Techniques

Bariatric Technique Increases Insulin Sensitivity

A study of two techniques used in weight-loss surgery shows that billopancreatic diversion can double insulin sensitivity in patients, compared to gastric bypass surgery. More...
10 Feb 2005

Common Drug Found to Prevent Adhesions

In an accidental discovery, researchers have found that short-term use of the COX-2 inhibitor Celebrex, a drug for arthritis whose use is now under investigation, can prevent adhesions following surgery. More...
08 Feb 2005

Closure System for Laparoscopic Surgery

A new closure system is designed to ensure complete wound closure after laparoscopic surgery and prevent postsurgical herniation in obese patients, a common complication among those patients. More...
03 Feb 2005

Sutureless Replacement Heart Valve

A new aortic heart valve is designed to eliminate the need for a surgeon to suture the device into the aortic annulus of the patient, saving around 30 minutes or more of cardiopulmonary bypass time. More...
03 Feb 2005

Radiopaque Bone Cement for Fracture Fixation

A new radiopaque bone cement called Symphony VR has been developed for use in the fixation of pathologic fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. More...
01 Feb 2005

Seizures After Epilepsy Surgery

Contrary to the prevailing medical understanding, seizures in the weeks following epilepsy surgery signal a greatly increased likelihood that the patient will continue to have seizures. More...
01 Feb 2005

Acupuncture Reduces Impairment of Osteoarthritis

A landmark study has shown that acupuncture not only provides pain relief but also improves function for people with osteoarthritis. More...
26 Jan 2005
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