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FDA OKs Bioengineered Vessel to Reduce Limb Amputations After Vascular Trauma

— Off-the-shelf product indicated for cases where autologous vein harvesting is not an option

1 Hrs Ago
FDA APPROVED Acellular tissue engineered vessel (Symvess) over a computer rendering of a bleeding artery.

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Telehealth Pathway for IBD Surgery Expanded Access to Care in Small Study

Conducting pre-op and post-op visits via telemedicine saved patients thousands of driving miles

5 Hrs Ago
Surgeons Best at Dexterity Game, but They Swear More

Swearing may be a coping mechanism for high-pressure situations

Dec 18, 2024
New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

Dec 18, 2024
Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 18, 2024
New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

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Woman Dialysis-Free After Receiving Gene-Edited Pig Kidney

Clinical trials of xenotransplantation expected to kick off next year

Dec 17, 2024
A photo of surgeons holding the pig kidney.
What Is Spondylolisthesis, the Spine Condition Reported to Plague Luigi Mangione?

The spinal condition is more common among people in their 50s and older

Dec 17, 2024
An x-ray image of spondylolisthesis.
You Can Tell SpA Patients That TNF Inhibitors May Cut Fracture Risk

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

Dec 16, 2024
An x-ray image of the lower spine and pelvis.
Opinion
How 'General Hospital' Missed a Chance to Promote Living Organ Donation

A recent storyline offered a negative spin

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of surgeons removing a kidney from a living donor.
Back Trouble, Brain Fog Bothered Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Posts Show

Reddit posts reference a spinal condition called spondylolisthesis

Dec 13, 2024
 Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
No Apparent Harm From Omitting Lymph Node Dissection in Selected Breast Cancers

Nearly identical 5-year outcomes with no surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy

Dec 13, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Jamie Foxx's Stroke: Here's What to Know

Medical experts discuss possible causes, treatments

Dec 12, 2024
A photo of Jamie Foxx.
Risk-Reducing Surgery May Benefit BRCA Carriers With Early-Onset Breast Cancer

Lower rates of mortality and cancer recurrence with mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy

Dec 12, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Skip Surgery for DCIS in Favor of Active Monitoring?

No invasive cancer increase at 2 years, but editorialists say data don't back active monitoring

Dec 12, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Benefits of Transplant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Add Up a Decade Later

Better disease outcomes, measures of cognition, and quality-of-life vs standard care, study finds

Dec 10, 2024
ASH over a photo of San Diego Convention Center
Opinion
Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

Dec 10, 2024
A photo of a male physician filling out a form across from his patient.
Inside the OR: Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Watch orthopedic spinal surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, perform this complex procedure

Dec 05, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with a photo of surgeons and the words ARTIFICIAL IMPLANT.
Minimally Invasive Procedure May Reduce Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization could help put off the need for knee replacement surgery

Dec 04, 2024
RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
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