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Altadena Man Faces Rebuilding After Fire--Starting With His Heart

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:30:28 EST

David M. Booher, who writes for TV and film and has created original comics, including the fantasy series Canto, found himself in a surreal reality last week. Just a day after his Altadena home was destroyed in the Eaton fire, Booher underwent heart surgery at Cedars-Sinai to address a serious condition.

ARVO Foundation Names 2024 recipient of Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:21 EST

The ARVO Foundation congratulates Mudit Tyagi, MD -- 2024 recipient of the Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery. Established by Ingrid Kreissig, MD, through the ARVO Foundation, the $30,000 award recognizes excellence in the understanding of the mechanisms of retinal disease requiring surgical management, innovative approaches to management, and/or outcomes of surgical treatment.

Appendectomy or Antibiotics: Which Is a Better Choice for Children's Appendicitis?

University of Manitoba — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:55:45 EST

In pediatric medicine, there's growing interest in treating kids and teens who have uncomplicated appendicitis with intravenous (IV) antibiotics instead of surgery.

Mercy Plastic Surgeons Dr. Craig Vander Kolk and Dr. Brendan Collins Appear on Mercy's Medoscopy Series

Mercy Medical Center — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:30:56 EST

Craig Vander Kolk, M.D., Director of Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery at Mercy and Brendan Collins, M.D., a specialist in breast reconstruction, cosmetic medicine and plastic surgery, are guests of Mercy Medical Center's ongoing talk show series, "Medoscopy," airing on Facebook Watch, Wed.-Thurs., Jan. 22nd and 23rd, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. EST.

Precision Dentistry: Advancements in Apical Microsurgery

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:10:17 EST

A new expert consensus on apical microsurgery has been released, offering a comprehensive guide to this highly effective, minimally invasive dental procedure. With a success rate exceeding 90%, apical microsurgery represents a significant leap forward in the treatment of periapical diseases.

How Spinal Fusion Saved a 2-Year-Old After a Devastating Car Accident

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:40:30 EST

When 2-year-old Owen Page was ejected from the car he was riding in during a crash, his skull internally separated from his spine, an injury known as atlanto-occipital dislocation (AOD).

Vanderbilt Transplant Center Sets World Record for Heart Transplants in 2024

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:50:32 EST

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center had a banner year in 2024, setting a world record by performing 174 adult and pediatric heart transplants. The number of patients whose lives were saved by Vanderbilt's heart transplant team far surpasses any previous total by an individual transplant center.

Preventing Serious Heart Problems in Children

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:55:53 EST

A new international observational study offers hope for children with Noonan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that thickens the wall of the heart.

Glaucoma Expert Sheds Light on Advancements in Detection, Treatments and Elvis Presley's Struggle with the Disease

UC San Diego Health — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:15:15 EST

Bioengineered Blood Vessels Show Promise in Trauma Care

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:15:40 EST

First human trials at Rutgers Health and other institutions demonstrate better infection resistance and limb preservation than synthetic grafts.

$5 Million NIH Grant to Find Causes of Chronic Pain After Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:55:17 EST

WashU Medicine researchers have been awarded nearly $5 million to better understand what causes pain symptoms to persist in some patients recovering from surgery.

Distributing Disposal Kits Increase Amount of Leftover Opioids Trashed

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:20:03 EST

Non-Opioid Pain Relievers Beat Opioids After Dental Surgery

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:05:35 EST

Rutgers Health researchers find an over-the-counter combo is more effective for wisdom tooth extraction pain.

Sylvester Cancer Experts Discuss Surgeon General's Call for Warnings on Alcohol; Increased Cancer Risk and Prevention

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:40:57 EST

Premier Plastic Surgery Partners Reveals the Top 5 Trends in Aesthetic Medicine for 2025

Plastic Surgery Partners — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:55:59 EST

The field of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine continues to evolve, blending science, artistry, and technology to meet patient needs. As 2025 begins, the expert surgeons and founders of Premier Plastic Surgery Partners--Dr. Ross Clevens, Dr. Steven Ronan, and Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel--offer insights into the top trends expected to shape the industry in the coming year.

Researchers' Measure to Better Assess Children with Traumatic Injuries Named a Top Study of 2024

West Virginia University — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:50:00 EST

West Virginia University pediatric trauma specialists and statisticians have formulated a measure to more accurately assess children with traumatic injuries to ensure they receive the most effective life-saving treatment.

Five Things to Look for in a Scoliosis Program

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:25:08 EST

Scoliosis affects up to nine million people in the United States. While it can develop in infants and young children, for many people it begins between ages 10 and 15. Scoliosis is a complex but treatable condition. Seeking care from a program focused exclusively on pediatric conditions helps your child experience the best possible outcome.

Enzyme Promoting Tumor Growth and Spread in Pancreatic Cancer Identified

University of California San Diego — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EST

January 2025 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video: "Brain Mapping"

Journal of Neurosurgery — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:05:00 EST

Announcement of contents of the January 2025 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video

January 2025 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: "Craniofacial Surgery: Techniques and Indications"

Journal of Neurosurgery — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:05:00 EST

Announcement of contents of the January 2025 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

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