News articles tagged with 'surgical' (Page 2)
Less invasive method for determining stage of lung cancer shows benefits
— 25 Nov 2010 16:51 | HealthA comparison of two strategies to determine the stage of suspected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) finds that the less invasive method is more effective at identifying a type of…
Intentional swallowing of foreign bodies and its impact on the cost of health care
— 2 Nov 2010 15:30 | HealthA new study from Rhode Island Hospital found that 33 individuals were responsible for 305 cases of medical intervention to remove foreign bodies that were intentionally swallowed, resulting…
Diverse surgeons initiative effectively increases underrepresented minorities in academic surgery
— 2 Nov 2010 12:36 | HealthAccording to a report published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, a grant-funded program tailored to provide advanced minimally invasive surgery…
Implementing program for operating room staff emphasising teamwork appears to reduce surgical deaths
— 22 Oct 2010 16:58 | HealthHospitals that had operating room personnel participate in a medical team training program that incorporates practices of aviation crews, such as training in teamwork and communication,…
Researchers develop first implanted device to treat balance disorder
— 21 Oct 2010 19:46 | HealthA University of Washington Medical Centre patient on Thursday, Oct. 21, will be the world's first recipient of a device that aims to quell the disabling vertigo associated with Meniere's…
No pain in the hospital - wishful thinking or reality?
— 21 Sep 2010 12:28 | HealthMore than 80% of hospitalised patients suffer more severe pain than necessary. This is the conclusion of Christoph Maier (Bochum University Hospital, Bochum, Germany) and his coauthors…
Robotic catheter could improve treatment of heart condition
— 15 Sep 2010 18:06 | HealthAtrial fibrillation is a heart disorder that affects more than two million Americans, and is considered a key contributor to blood clots and stroke. Now researchers from North Carolina…
The cost of over-triage on our nation's health system
— 10 Sep 2010 11:46 | HealthResearchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified 'secondary over-triage' as a potential area of cost savings for our nation's health care. The…
Does cosmetic surgery help body dysmorphic disorder?
— 12 Aug 2010 08:30 | HealthA new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite…
Smoking, nipple piercing are risk factors for developing breast abscesses
— 4 Aug 2010 09:34 | HealthWomen who smoke or pierce their nipples are more likely to develop a breast abscess, according to a new study in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Researchers…