U.S. Digestive Health's expansion continues with new Bucks County practice site
In four years, U.S. Digestive Health has grown to more than 30 physician practice locations and 19 ambulatory surgery centers.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: John George Source Type: news

Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider
Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss is much more complicated. Genetics, socioeconomic status, mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and certain medications can affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off. That's why weight loss requires a complex, multipronged approach,…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

How are womb transplants carried out? Is the pioneering op available on the NHS? And how many women may benefit? Everything you need to know after landmark UK-first surgery
A 34-year-old married woman received the womb in an operation that lasted nine hours and 20 minutes at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. Here, MailOnline sets out all need to know about the procedure.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Weight-loss surgery ‘cuts cancer risks’ by 41 percent
Weight-loss operations can slash the risk of women dying from cancer by nearly half, even if they are not obese, experts say. Researchers found those having the surgery - including gastric bypasses and bands - had a 41 percent lower risk of suffering cancers linked to obesity.
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

DECT improves diagnosis of aggressive liver cancer subtypes
With help from AI and radiomics analysis, dual-energy CT (DECT) can be an effectiv...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: DECT bone mineral density assessment helps plan fracture surgery AI reconstruction could become standard of care for abdominal DECT DECT offers lower radiation dose alternative to perfusion CT
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Neoadj T-VEC May Improve Survival in Resectable Melanoma Neoadj T-VEC May Improve Survival in Resectable Melanoma
Offering talimogene laherparepvec before surgery compared with surgery alone could improve event-free as well as overall survival in patients with advanced resectable melanoma, a new analysis suggests.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Levita(R) Magnetics Wins FDA Clearance for Pioneering MARS(TM) System
First-of-its-kind minimally invasive surgery platform that combines magnets and machines Designed to bring benefits to patients, surgeons, and surgery centers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Levita M... Devices, Surgery, FDA Levita Magnetics, Magnetic Surgical System, MARS System
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - August 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Tied to Higher Complication Rates
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 -- Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with increased rates of complications, according to a study published in the July 19 issue of The Journal of Bone& Joint Surgery. Mary Richardson,...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Estrogen Cream Not Always Warranted After Prolapse Surgeries, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 -- Women having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse are often prescribed vaginal estrogen to boost the odds of a successful procedure. Now a clinical trial shows it doesn ' t actually work. Pelvic organ prolapse is a disorder...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Weight loss surgery shown to 'slash the risk of all cancers' in new study
A study of 22,000 people found those who underwent bariatric surgery had a 25 percent lower risk of developing cancer.
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Endocrine Dysfunction From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Endocrine Dysfunction From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are used in the treatment of various types of cancers, but can lead to endocrine-related toxicities. How are these adverse events best managed?Journal of Oncology Practice
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Beware of the outdated surgery that makes varicose veins worse
Varicose veins affect more than a third of us, and they get worse over time. At their worst, they are often painful, especially during summer months when heat causes the blood vessels to dilate.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Renowned Miami Breast Augmentation Specialist Dr. Harry Salinas Announces the Launch of his New Practice Website
HMS Plastic Surgery is the source for aesthetic excellence in the Miami, Florida, area. Dr. Salinas' clinic utilizes the latest cutting-edge technology to provide a full range of cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction,...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: MAT PDT Source Type: news

Top Los Angeles Rhinoplasty Expert, Dr. Jacob Sedgh, Introduces his Groundbreaking Incision Design for Simultaneous Lip Lift and Rhinoplasty Procedures
A true leader in the world of aesthetic surgery, Dr. Sedgh has excellent credentials and a superior level of training. With his new approach, he is able to perform open rhinoplasty, upper lip lift, alar base and sill reduction with his novel single incision design. WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.,...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Long-term regret and satisfaction with decision following gender-affirming mastectomy - Bruce L, Khouri AN, Bolze A, Ibarra M, Richards B, Khalatbari S, Blasdel G, Hamill JB, Hsu JJ, Wilkins EG, Morrison SD, Lane M.
There has been increasing legislative interest in regulating gender-affirming surgery, in part due to the concern about decisional regret. The regret rate following gender-affirming surgery is thought to be approximately 1%; however, previous studies relie...
Source: SafetyLit - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

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