Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trial First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment May 21, 2024
Can Robots Make Gallbladder Surgery Safer? Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery May 20, 2024
What to Know About the U.K.'s Tainted Blood Scandal Tens of thousands contracted HIV or hepatitis from transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s May 20, 2024
Whole Foods Hepatitis; Plane Crash Kills Physician; Docs Criticize Mask Ban Proposal Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff May 20, 2024
Novel Heart Device Lead Sails Through Performance Hurdles Next-gen Medtronic ICD lead wire meets pivotal trial safety and efficacy endpoints May 18, 2024
U.S. Doctors Trapped in Gaza Hospital by Israeli Assault 35 doctors wait for escape and for replacements May 18, 2024
More Evidence Supports Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer No difference in surgical, oncologic outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery May 17, 2024
Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS in Resectable Lung Cancer CheckMate 77T trial shows 42% reduction in risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death May 15, 2024
Bicuspid Anatomy: Wrench Thrown in TAVR for Younger, Low-Risk Patients? Controversial findings of low-risk trial allowing bicuspid patients May 15, 2024
Resection for Early Liver Cancer Tied to Improved Survival 5-year OS rate nearly doubled vs nonsurgical approaches for early HCC, retrospective study finds May 15, 2024
How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time May 14, 2024
Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bans Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges May 14, 2024
Joined Cath Procedures Turn the Table on SAVR-CABG Small trial favors percutaneous approach to concomitant aortic stenosis and coronary disease May 14, 2024
U.S. News Introduces List of Best Outpatient Surgery Centers Ten states had 20 or more high-performing facilities May 14, 2024
Pig-Kidney Recipient Dies; Colon Cancers Surge in Teens; CRISPR Fails to Cure HIV Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff May 13, 2024
Massage Guns the Likely Culprit in Two Cases of Acute Vertigo The relatively younger age of the two patients makes these cases particularly notable May 10, 2024
Researchers' Sexual Misconduct; 'Parkinson's on Steroids'; Need Surgery? Pay Upfront Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff May 10, 2024
RFK Jr. Explains Why His Voice Sounds Hoarse Spasmodic dysphonia -- not his brain worm -- is the root cause May 09, 2024
Thrombectomy Led to Fewer Deaths in Patients With Acute Stroke and a Large Infarct LASTE trial builds on previous evidence favoring thrombectomy even in high-risk cases May 08, 2024
Make the Diagnosis: Should She Be Worried About This Growth on Her Finger? A 65-year-old woman visited her doctor about a growth that developed on her finger 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient? May 08, 2024
RFK Jr.'s Brain Worm; Cancer From Your Car? Hearing Restored in Two Kids Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff May 08, 2024
Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Risk However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role May 07, 2024
Surveillance for Small Renal Masses No Detriment to Nephron-Sparing Surgery Similar outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery, supporting use of active surveillance May 06, 2024
Gene Therapy Allowing Heart to Grow New Blood Vessels Supported by Early Data Researchers are eyeing catheter-based delivery for people with refractory angina May 03, 2024
Study: Skinny-Leg Runners Face Higher Rates of Knee Arthritis Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled Apr 30, 2024
Dissolving Stent Approved for Peripheral Artery Disease Below the Knee The Esprit BTK everolimus-eluting scaffold is indicated for chronic limb-threatening ischemia Apr 29, 2024
Houston Transplant Scandal: Families of Patients Who Died Begin Legal Action Surgeon has been accused of manipulating waitlist, making his patients ineligible for new livers Apr 25, 2024
CAR-T Plus Stem-Cell Transplant Promising for CD7+ Blood Cancers "All-in-one" approach appears safe, effective, in patients with relapsed/refractory disease Apr 24, 2024
Too Ill for Typical Transplants, Woman Gets a Pig Kidney and Heart Pump Instead Surgery marks sixth human xenotransplant performed at NYU Langone Health Apr 24, 2024
The Most Intimidating Test I've Ever Taken: The Anesthesia Oral Boards Max Feinstein, MD, on his experience and tips for those about to take the boards Apr 24, 2024
Think Twice Before Excising Bursa in Shoulder Surgery Might doing so actually worsen outcomes? Apr 24, 2024
Long COVID Taste Loss May Not Involve Taste Buds Study attempts to untangle taste and olfactory dysfunction 1 year after infection Apr 23, 2024
Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Second Pelvic Malignancy Risk for any second malignancy, death from any second malignancy not higher versus prostatectomy Apr 23, 2024
From Neurointerventional Radiologist to 'Grey's Anatomy' Sonographer A Q&A with a physician who got a taste of Hollywood Apr 23, 2024
Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis And patients can administer it themselves Apr 22, 2024
Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed? Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest Apr 22, 2024
If Biopsy Needed for ILD Diagnosis, Start With Less-Invasive Option, Trial Suggests Reduced patient burden using "step-up" approach with transbronchial cryobiopsy first Apr 21, 2024
Alectinib Lands FDA Approval for Adjuvant Therapy in NSCLC The ALK inhibitor reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 76% versus chemotherapy Apr 19, 2024
FDA Greenlights Imaging Agent to Detect Residual Cancer After Lumpectomy Pegulicianine used with an approved imaging system achieved overall diagnostic accuracy of 84% Apr 18, 2024
The Hidden Cost of Poor Hospital Waste Management Proper disposal of OR trash could save the healthcare system millions -- and help the environment Apr 18, 2024
