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

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