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How long does a transplanted heart last?
Heart transplant surgeon Raymond Lee, MD, explains what patients can expect after a heart transplant—including how long the heart will last. The average lifespan of a transplanted heart is about 10 years, though outcomes ...
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First-in-human trial primes immune system to accept donor livers
UPMC and University of Pittsburgh clinician-scientists have weaned and kept multiple liver transplantation patients off of all immunosuppressant drugs for more than three years through a first-in-human clinical trial of a ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Innovative surgery relieves chronic leg and arm swelling
Advances in cancer treatment mean more people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. But some survivors develop lymphedema—long-term swelling in the arms, hands, legs or feet that can cause pain, limit movement and raise ...
Apr 17, 2026
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This shrimp-inspired camera sees hidden cancer spread and could transform how surgeons remove lymph nodes
Researchers have developed a compact camera that captures ultraviolet, near-infrared, and visible images using a single chip. Inspired by the multiwavelength vision capability of the mantis shrimp, the camera could help surgeons ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Robotic or laparoscopic surgery can be successful for gallbladder cancer in select patients
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a rare form of cancer with no signs or symptoms in the early stages. In the U.S., approximately 2,000 people die annually from this condition, with only 20% diagnosed at an early stage. Surgery ...
Apr 16, 2026
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New mapping model can help cities efficiently deploy blood resources to patients most in need
Using data from hospitals and emergency medical service providers to map out areas with the greatest need for trauma care and prehospital whole blood transfusions can enable hospital systems to deploy scarce blood resources ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Flexible optical fiber technology can improve laser surgery for voice box tumors
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a medical endoscope and steered into the larynx to destroy hard-to-reach tumors on the vocal folds, an ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Firearm injury patients treated at hospitals with violence intervention programs rarely receive these services
Many patients with firearm injuries are treated at hospitals with violence intervention programs, but only about 1 in 5 ultimately receive these services, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American ...
Apr 7, 2026
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An injectable particle could make surgery safer for infants
Biomedical researchers have designed an injectable microgel to help reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the engineered microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%. The paper, "Hemostatic ...
Apr 3, 2026
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Overnight machine perfusion lets liver transplants safely shift to daytime, study shows
It is safe for patients to receive a donor liver that has been intentionally preserved overnight using machine perfusion to enable a daytime transplant. This is shown by a study performed at the University Medical Center ...
Apr 3, 2026
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Lung cancer surgery safe for many patients over 80, study finds
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have found that adults aged 80 and older with early-stage lung cancer can safely undergo surgery and achieve outcomes comparable ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Outcomes superior for endoscopic sinus surgery + Vidian neurectomy in allergic rhinitis with chronic rhinosinusitis
For patients with allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, the addition of vidian neurectomy to endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is associated with superior improvements in symptoms and nasal function, according to a study ...
Apr 1, 2026
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When it comes to surgery, your doctor's leadership skills play a crucial role
You're scheduled for surgery next week. You've likely looked up your surgeon's credentials, years of experience, and perhaps even patient reviews. You want reassurance that your surgeon has steady hands, deep expertise, and ...
Mar 28, 2026
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Weight-loss medications may affect some complications after panniculectomy
For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Surgery residents fall short in key areas of pain knowledge, study finds
A new Concordia-led study has found that many Canadian surgery residents scored below the threshold of adequate pain knowledge on a validated, widely used measure. Researchers surveyed 110 general and orthopedic surgery residents ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Surgical stitches could release anti-inflammatory drugs at wound sites for weeks
Deep cuts from accidents or surgeries require stitches, typically followed by oral anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen. While these medications help with pain, they don't act specifically on the wounds. Consequently, ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Breast reconstruction using polyurethane-coated implants found to reduce scarring and the need for further surgery
Women who are treated with a mastectomy for breast cancer often choose to have surgery to reconstruct the breast using an implant. But hard, painful scar tissue can form around the implant, especially when women have radiotherapy ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Engineered tissue offers hope for children born with 'missing' esophagus
Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown esophagus—the food pipe—shown to safely replace a full section of the organ and restore normal function, ...
Mar 20, 2026
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Digital decision support tool proven to reduce risks in bowel surgery
Recent research provides robust evidence for the use of a digital visualization and decision support tool in colorectal (bowel) surgery. This is the first time that a digital decision support tool has been conclusively proven ...
Mar 20, 2026
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Fracture risk calculator can identify more patients who could benefit from parathyroid surgery
A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) that causes progressive bone loss, according to a study led by ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Surgery plays a central role in treatment for colorectal cancer—and is usually the first step
When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for most patients. But whether ...
Mar 18, 2026
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New implant expected to dramatically improve treatment of significant tissue loss
An international research team led by the Levenberg Laboratory in the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has succeeded in developing a first-of-its-kind, three-dimensional implant ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Smart bandage could heal and monitor wounds at the same time
Researchers have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in one simple, scalable platform.
Mar 17, 2026
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Older adults take longer to recover from surgeries than expected; better post-operative planning needed
A new study led by University of Toronto researchers finds that post-surgical recovery time in older adults is much longer than expected, with data showing nearly 20% still have impairments in activities of daily living. ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing
Biomaterials are specifically engineered to support tissue, nerve and muscle regeneration across the body, yet physicians and researchers have limited control over the size and connectivity of the internal pores that transfer ...
Mar 14, 2026
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