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Research suggests that gallstone presence may increase the risk of stroke (Photo courtesy of 123RF).

Gall Bladder Removal May Reduce Stroke Risk

 A new study concludes that cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) may help lower stroke risk in patients with gallstones. More...
17 Jun 2019
Image: Michigan Medicine surgeons examining an intraoperative perfusion angiogram (Photo courtesy of Leisa Thompson/ Michigan Medicine).

Intraoperative Angiography Predicts Laryngectomy Complications

Intraoperative angiography can be used to evaluate hypoperfusion and potential pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) formation in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy, according to a new study. More...
12 Jun 2019
Image: New research suggests RIPC provides a beneficial effect on dCA in healthy adults (Photo courtesy of Physician’s Weekly).

Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Cerebrovascular Function

A new study suggests that remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has a beneficial effect on dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) and various blood biomarkers in healthy adults. More...
11 Jun 2019

Older Surgeons Should Undergo Mandatory Professional Evaluations

New recommendations suggest mandatory cognitive and psychomotor testing of surgeons before the age of 65 to support an aging workforce, while ensuring patient safety. More...
10 Jun 2019

Surgery Patients Are Getting Older and Older

A new study reveals that the average age of people undergoing surgery in England is increasing at a pace that is faster than that the general population. More...
05 Jun 2019
Image: A novel stent system helps treat intracranial aneurysms (Photo courtesy of Stryker).

Adjunctive Stent System Treats Brain Aneurysms

A novel aneurysm adjunctive stent system helps surgeons treat wide-neck, intracranial aneurysms in conjunction with embolic detachable coils. More...
04 Jun 2019

Ligating Veins before Arteries Increases Surgery Survival Rates

Tying off effluent veins before arteries during thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer may reduce tumor-cell dissemination and thus increase survival, claims a new study. More...
28 May 2019
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