Professor examines use of technology to monitor patients after joint replacement

byUniversity of Rhode IslandVerasense is a wireless, single-use sensor that measures real-time load, balance, and surgical alignment of the knee during total knee replacement, providing surgeons with

Updated on: February 14,2026

Professor examines use of technology to monitor patients after joint replacement

byUniversity of Rhode IslandVerasense is a wireless, single-use sensor that measures real-time load, balance, and surgical alignment of the knee during total knee replacement, providing surgeons with

Updated on:February 14,2026

People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwo new studies being presented at the2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Ast

Updated on: February 12,2026

People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwo new studies being presented at the2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Ast

Updated on:February 12,2026

Study finds more comfortable option for guiding breast cancer surgery

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer has found that a modern techniqu

Updated on: February 17,2026

Study finds more comfortable option for guiding breast cancer surgery

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer has found that a modern techniqu

Updated on:February 17,2026

Smart biomaterials can reduce chance of medical implant failure and accelerate patient recovery

by Roseli Andrion,FAPESPTreatment with biomaterials developed by Extremus induces changes in the microscopic structural configuration of the implant surface, optimizing its fixation to the bone and re

Updated on: February 15,2026

Smart biomaterials can reduce chance of medical implant failure and accelerate patient recovery

by Roseli Andrion,FAPESPTreatment with biomaterials developed by Extremus induces changes in the microscopic structural configuration of the implant surface, optimizing its fixation to the bone and re

Updated on:February 15,2026

Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researc

Updated on: February 16,2026

Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researc

Updated on:February 16,2026

Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study

by Elana GotkineFor children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 25 in theEar, Nose & Throat Journal.Nina Wijnants,

Updated on: February 19,2026

Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study

by Elana GotkineFor children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 25 in theEar, Nose & Throat Journal.Nina Wijnants,

Updated on:February 19,2026

Drug-related accidental injury deaths climb nearly 60% in 5 years across the US

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of people are dying from drug-related accidental injuries. The rate has risen by nearly 60% within the last five yea

Updated on: February 02,2026

Drug-related accidental injury deaths climb nearly 60% in 5 years across the US

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn increasing number of people are dying from drug-related accidental injuries. The rate has risen by nearly 60% within the last five yea

Updated on:February 02,2026

Surgery may not be required for some breast lesions, research suggests

byKing's College LondonHistology of, and age at diagnosis for, RS/CSL and papillary lesions without atypia. Credit:Histopathology(2025). DOI: 10.1111/his.70017Researchers at King's have found

Updated on: February 18,2026

Surgery may not be required for some breast lesions, research suggests

byKing's College LondonHistology of, and age at diagnosis for, RS/CSL and papillary lesions without atypia. Credit:Histopathology(2025). DOI: 10.1111/his.70017Researchers at King's have found

Updated on:February 18,2026

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surg

Updated on: February 24,2026

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surg

Updated on:February 24,2026

Uncovering why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) recons

Updated on: February 23,2026

Uncovering why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) recons

Updated on:February 23,2026