Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in BRCA carriers

A new large-scale retrospective study suggests that bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), the surgical removal of both ovaries…

Innovative blood vessel-forming cells enhance islet transplants, offering hope for type 1 diabetes cure

A study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has demonstrated that engineered human blood vessel-forming…

Stem cell-derived corneal implants: A breakthrough in vision restoration

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has showcased the safety and early efficacy of stem-cell-derived…

Study finds metabolic surgery significantly reduces thyroid hormone resistance in obese patients

Recent studies have shown that obesity is associated with increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormones.…

Research reveals increased occurrence of hip osteoarthritis in elderly individuals with spinal deformities

A recent study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery reveals a significant overlap…

Innovative seizure induction technique transforms epilepsy surgery for personalized treatments

A team of Swiss researchers has introduced a groundbreaking method to induce and visualize seizures in…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and the presence of gastric content need to be considered before anesthesia

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) is on the rise, as it has…

Bariatric surgery outperforms lifestyle changes in managing type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a progressive multifactorial disease affecting approximately 10% of the world’s population. A…

National audit reveals alarming incidence of serious complications in UK non-obstetric anesthetic practice

Up-to-date knowledge about the surgical population, the national burden of anesthesia, anesthetic methodologies, and associated trends…