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Study shows Ozempic could help dialysis patients qualify for kidney transplants
Obesity is one of the biggest barriers preventing patients with end-stage kidney disease from receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. New research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health physicians ...
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AI predicts when donor livers are viable, potentially slashing canceled transplants by 60%
There are more candidates on the waitlist for a liver transplant than there are available organs, yet about half the time a match is found with a donor who dies after cardiac arrest following the removal of life support, ...
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Immune reactions found behind human rejection of transplanted pig kidneys
Researchers have uncovered and then overcome an obstacle that has led to the failure of pioneering efforts in xenotransplantation, in which an animal kidney is transplanted into a human.
Nov 13, 2025
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During a heart attack, immediate stenting of other arteries isn't always necessary
A blocked coronary artery causing an acute heart attack must be opened immediately with a stent procedure. However, if other coronary arteries also appear to be narrowed, it is safe to wait and treat those later. This approach ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Mental and physical coaching before surgery prepares immune system and reduces complications, trial finds
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need for rehabilitation to get back on their feet. But if patients improve their physical and mental ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Researchers redefine hip arthroscopy with breakthrough surgical device
There's a new tool in the hands of surgeons making waves in the world of hip arthroscopy.
Nov 12, 2025
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Pain during a C-section? New study challenges fears about general anesthesia
Regional anesthesia—typically with a spinal or epidural block—has long been favored for cesarean births due in part to concerns about the effects that general anesthesia may have on newborns during labor and delivery. ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Protein found to be key in blood vessel healing after surgical injury
Surgeons in the United States perform nearly 600,000 coronary artery stent procedures and bypass surgeries every year.
Nov 12, 2025
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'Humanized' model developed to study heart valve stiffness
The first ever "humanized" model for aortic valve calcification paves the way for testing potential treatments.
Nov 12, 2025
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Smart biomaterials can reduce chance of medical implant failure and accelerate patient recovery
A study conducted by the general and teaching hospital ("Hospital das Clínicas") of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP) in Brazil followed 99 patients who underwent hip and knee ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Ablation reduces stroke risk for atrial fibrillation and may remove need for some types of blood thinners
A minimally invasive heart procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms called catheter ablation may reduce the risk of stroke enough that some patients can discontinue blood thinners, according to a preliminary late-breaking ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Earlier blood transfusion may reduce heart failure, arrhythmia in adults with heart disease
An earlier blood transfusion—done when hemoglobin levels were higher—after major general or vascular surgery among people with heart disease was associated with a lower risk of some complications but not the most severe ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Study finds 1 in 8 males undergo scrotal surgery 20 years after kidney donation
A population-based cohort study evaluated the long-term scrotal surgery rates after laparoscopic nephrectomy in male living kidney donors compared with nondonors. The findings revealed that the cumulative incidence for scrotal ...
Nov 10, 2025
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AI-supported telehealth transforms hip surgery recovery
Hip replacement surgery is one of Australia's most common orthopedic procedures, with demand rising as the population ages.
Nov 10, 2025
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Stenting all blocked arteries outperforms culprit-only treatment approach, study shows
Opening all blocked arteries with stents in patients with a heart attack, known as complete revascularization, reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, death from any cause and future heart attacks compared with ...
Nov 9, 2025
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Kidney transplant waitlisting: A potentially better way to optimize the timing
The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤20 ml/min/1.73 m2) and does not consider an individual's risk of progressing ...
Nov 8, 2025
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Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in detecting delirium after surgery using a simple tool known as the Family Confusion Assessment ...
Nov 7, 2025
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People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications
Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with allergic conditions—including eczema, asthma, and hay fever—may ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Radiotherapy after mastectomy can be avoided, study finds
Radiotherapy can be safely omitted as a treatment for many breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and are taking anti-cancer drugs, a study shows.
Nov 5, 2025
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Donor kidneys perform better after machine perfusion, 10-year follow-up finds
A long-term follow-up study from a consortium of six European countries, coordinated by the department of Surgery of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) shows that, even 10 years after transplantation, deceased-donor ...
Nov 5, 2025
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General anesthesia during clot-removal surgery leads to better neurological outcomes at 3 months
Patients who undergo general anesthesia while receiving a specialized surgery to treat strokes have better outcomes than patients who are moderately sedated, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston.
Nov 5, 2025
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Drug-coated balloons shown as effective alternative to stents in larger arteries
In the treatment of larger narrowed blood vessels, drug-coated balloon catheters have been shown to deliver lasting and effective outcomes. Their minimally invasive nature makes them a viable alternative to stents. These ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Stem cells derived from fatty tissue successfully repair spinal fractures in rats
An Osaka Metropolitan University team has used stem cells extracted from adipose, the body's fatty tissue, to treat spine fractures in rats similar to those caused by osteoporosis in humans. These cells offer the advantages ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Biomaterial vaccines could make implanted orthopedic devices safer
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but significant risk that these devices get infected with bacterial pathogens. This starts them ...
Nov 4, 2025
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