Chemotherapy more effective when given before breast cancer surgery
...e overall survival by not waiting for the surgical procedure and the subsequent recovery a couple of months means one or two [cancer] cell divisions," Mieog said. He added, "The chemotherapy also increased the breast conservation rate; it is well known that conserving the breast as compared to mastectomy i...Bone marrow stem cells may cure eye disease
...inical trial. If the trial succeeds, Kao said, the procedure could help prevent blindness in future generations who suffer from genetic corneal diseases. He added that cornea transplants have been successful to some degree but do not always eliminate the problem. "When the donor cells disappear after a fe...Tissue engineered scaffolding allows reproduction of cartilage tissue
...dy appears in the journal Artificial Organs. The procedure was extremely successful in tested mice as the study found these scaffolds to be a far more effective means of regenerating cartilage than traditional therapy. The shrinkage of cartilage that occurs frequently in other tissue engineering methods, and...Literature review shows spinal manipulation beneficial for neck pain
...a chiropractic adjustment, is the main therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic. The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile. Chiropractors practice a hands-on, drug-free approach to health care t...Liver stiffness indicates portal hypertension
...essure and predict its complications; however, the procedure is invasive, expensive, and requires technical expertise. In search of another way to assess liver fibrosis and portal hypertension, researchers, led by Massimo Pinzani, MD, PhD, of the University of Florence, sought to evaluate transient elastogr...LAP-BAND System surgery improves insulin resistance
...y which other surgical procedures are judged. This procedure involves a rearrangement of the gastrointestinal (GI) architecture so that food bypasses about 95 percent of the stomach and large parts of the small intestine. In contrast, LAGB involves only a restriction on the stomach, so that less food can be in...New prostate cancer treatment wins operations research award for Sloan-Kettering
...ffects. Drs. Lee and Zaider also reported that the procedure uses significantly fewer seeds and needles compared to current best-practice procedures. Thus the procedure time is shortened and less invasive, and there is less blood loss. As a result, patients experience ...Dua anti-reflux stent relieves GI upper cancer distress
...ollow tube, is inserted using a minimally invasive procedure to help improve the passage of bile. However, these stents frequently clog requiring repeat procedures to replace the clogged stents. The exact mechanism that leads to stent clogging is not known. There is a possibility that clogging occurs from cont...Simple system accurately predicts weight-loss surgery risk
...though the surgery has several variants, the basic procedure involves stapling off a large portion of the stomach and reattaching the intestine to the smaller remaining portion. Because of their decreased stomach capacity, patients are unable to eat as much food and feel sated much faster. "This represents t...Revolutionizing prosthetics 2009 team delivers first DARPA limb prototype
...d to the pectoral area of the patients chest. This procedure provides for a more intuitive use of a prosthetic arm and allows for the natural sensation of grip strength and touch. During clinical evaluation of the limb at RIC, Jesse Sullivan, a patient of Dr. Kuiken, demonstrated substantial improvements in...UQ researchers identify thousands with curable high blood pressure
...ess meant it was not yet widely available. "The procedure relies on a complex diagnostic process to identify excess hormonal activity followed by hormonal sampling of the adrenal glands by a radiologist experienced in this type of work. Our research in Brisbane has lead to the development of a leading unit ...Johns Hopkins develops pancreas cancer risk model
...d on risk assessment, which includes an ultrasound procedure conducted through an endoscope inserted through the mouth, esophagus and stomach to detect precancerous changes. The test provides sound-wave pictures of the pancreas, which sits next to the stomach. Klein says that the new model also needs to be...Wired for sound: How the brain senses visual illusions
...li, using an electrophysiological or EEG recording procedure that measures electrical activity of the brain through the skull. "In subjects who reported seeing a second flash, the ERP measurements showed a boost of activity within the visual cortex of the brain immediately after hearing the second sound," ...Chance of hysterectomy predicted by multi-year study
...ife after the surgery, yet most women postpone the procedure as long as possible to try other options first. "It's the best-kept secret in gynecology," Learman said. "Ten years ago, we had to say we didn't know whether women were better off or not, but now we do know. When women have a hysterectomy because ...Slick and springy: Brown research reveals protein's role in joints
... knees can now get viscosupplementation, a medical procedure that involves an injection of hyaluronate directly into knee joints in an effort to reduce pain and improve movement. The new research shows that it might be beneficial to add lubricin into these injectable fluids, Jay said. "Adding this protein to...Hospital errors rise 3 percent -- HealthGrades patient-safety study
...er Failure to rescue Foreign body left in during procedure Iatrogenic pneumothorax Selected infections due to medical care Post-operative hemorrhage or hematoma Post-operative hip fracture Post-operative physiologic metabolic derangement Post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis Post-o...Adoption of health information technology will lead to higher standard of quality care
...onzalez bill, these fees would be triggered if the procedure or service was facilitated by HIT. "To achieve immediate quality and healthcare savings through HIT," Dr. Kirk concluded, "Congress must recognize the significant financial barriers for solo and small practices. It must offer creative solutions to...A new, nanoporous ceramic filter offers hope to kidney-dialysis patients
...neys, you are all too familiar with the exhausting procedure of kidney dialysis. Three or four times every week, you visit a special clinic and sit for four hours as your blood is removed, cleaned and returned to your body. Fatigue is your chronic companion. You may also experience low blood pressure, diff...Rhode Island Hospital study confirms RF ablation effective for treating inoperable lung cancer
Providence, RI A minimally invasive procedure known as radiofrequency (RF) ablation is effective...tage, inoperable lung cancer with RF ablation. The procedure involves using a specialized needle inserted through the skin to transmit high-frequency electrical ...Children's Hospital Boston presents at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions
...unction within about half an hour, and the cardiac procedure had to be halted in only six of these 34 fetuses. There were six fetal deaths within 72 hours, of whom four had developed unstable cardiac function during the procedure. Further follow-up of the babies with successful interventions will be crucial, s...