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

Pilot study finds prehabilitation program supports recovery in older adults facing major surgery

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society(2025). DOI: 10.1111/jgs.70095A pilot studypublishedin the

Updated on: February 13,2026

Pilot study finds prehabilitation program supports recovery in older adults facing major surgery

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society(2025). DOI: 10.1111/jgs.70095A pilot studypublishedin the

Updated on:February 13,2026

Patient-specific models can help guide complex pelvic cancer surgeries

byRice UniversityCredit:Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.107310When surgeons remove an aggressive bone tumor from the pelvis, saving a patien

Updated on: February 12,2026

Patient-specific models can help guide complex pelvic cancer surgeries

byRice UniversityCredit:Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.107310When surgeons remove an aggressive bone tumor from the pelvis, saving a patien

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

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

Genetically engineered pig livers can support key hepatic functions in humans, xenotransplant study shows

byElsevierA study in theJournal of Hepatologyreports the world's first auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient. Credit:Journal of Hepatology/ Z

Updated on: February 09,2026

Genetically engineered pig livers can support key hepatic functions in humans, xenotransplant study shows

byElsevierA study in theJournal of Hepatologyreports the world's first auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient. Credit:Journal of Hepatology/ Z

Updated on:February 09,2026

Male circumcision is made easier by a clever South African invention. We trained health care workers to use it

by Peter S Millard,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors

Updated on: February 09,2026

Male circumcision is made easier by a clever South African invention. We trained health care workers to use it

by Peter S Millard,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors

Updated on:February 09,2026

First pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant performed

byChildren's Hospital ColoradoChildren's Hospital Colorado Team Performing Region's First Pediatric Heart and Liver Dual Organ Transplant. Credit: Children's Hospital ColoradoChildren&

Updated on: February 07,2026

First pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant performed

byChildren's Hospital ColoradoChildren's Hospital Colorado Team Performing Region's First Pediatric Heart and Liver Dual Organ Transplant. Credit: Children's Hospital ColoradoChildren&

Updated on:February 07,2026

Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and

Updated on: February 06,2026

Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and

Updated on:February 06,2026

Electroacupuncture accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery

by Lori SolomonElectroacupuncture significantly accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery in men undergoing surgery for localized prostate cancer, according to a studypublishedonline S

Updated on: February 04,2026

Electroacupuncture accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery

by Lori SolomonElectroacupuncture significantly accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery in men undergoing surgery for localized prostate cancer, according to a studypublishedonline S

Updated on:February 04,2026

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