By Nick Lavars New Atlas An adjustable prosthetic heart valve developed at Boston Children’s Hospital could help reduce the need for risky open heart surgeries for children born with defects For some children born with congenital heart disease, prosthetic valves that maintain a healthy flow of blood are a harsh reality of their young lives. This […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tom Cassauwers OZY Irish surgeon Barry O’Reilly became the first doctor in the British Isles to use a robot to remove a uterus back in 2007. Hysterectomies traditionally require cutting the patient open, which means long recovery times, not to mention health risks. But with the robot, O’Reilly inserted instruments into small keyholes, which […]
Read MoreBy MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP People are more likely to buy things when prices end in 99 cents rather than rounded up to the next dollar, or cars with mileage under 1,000 instead of past that mark. Now researchers say something similar might be happening with age perception and heart surgery. A U.S. study out Wednesday finds that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News A pilot study has found that the concentration of volatile anesthetic gas can be accurately measured transcutaneously and in real time using a novel device worn on the wrist. Despite the device’s promising early results, the investigators recognized the need for more research, as it yielded wide variation between patients, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News The specter of potential litigation in health care is always present. Now, new research has shed light on the nature of litigation involving endotracheal intubation. The analysis of more than 200 cases concludes that although anesthesiologists are the most likely targets in such cases, taking the time to enter into […]
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