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11/11/2025

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09/11/2025

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/26/2025

Surgical technique can reduce risk of early preterm birth for patients with cervical insufficiency.

A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among patients with a history of cervical insufficiency is to place a cervical stitch higher in the abdomen rather than vaginally.

08/19/2025

Surgical microscope uses 48 tiny cameras to offer precise 3D imaging.

To meet the need for better 3D imaging that works during live surgery, researchers recently developed a new kind of surgical microscope called the Fourier lightfield multiview stereoscope, known as "FiLM-Scope." Their report is published in Advanced Photonics Nexus.

08/12/2025

A new drug causes nerve tissue to emit light, enabling faster, safer surgery.

When surgeons dissect tissue to remove a tumor or make a repair, they must work cautiously, relying on electrophysical monitors and their own anatomical knowledge to avoid cutting nerves, which could complicate the patient's recovery. A University of New Mexico surgeon has helped develop and test a....

08/05/2025

Velar adhesion reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty in cleft lip.

For patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), velar adhesion (VA) reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty and is associated with a lower incidence of otitis media with effusion (OME), according to a study published online May 28 in PLOS ONE.

07/29/2025

Experts and patients unite to help ensure all patients are fully informed before consenting to surgical procedures.

Leading global doctors, researchers, and lawyers have joined forces with patient representatives and created the first-ever information guide to better support and protect patients across the world who are considering pioneering, but also potentially risky, surgery.

07/23/2025

New surgical method effective for groin hernia in women, study shows.

In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical method for treating groin hernias in women. The method could become an alternative in resource-limited settings where laparoscopic techniques are not generally available.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!