UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
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Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
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Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
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New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
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Face Transplant Offers Second Chance After Suicide Attempt
A Michigan man receives a life-changing face transplant after a suicide attempt, highlighting medical advancements and raising awareness about mental health.
Face Transplant Offers Second Chance After Suicide Attempt
A Michigan man receives a life-changing face transplant after a suicide attempt, highlighting medical advancements and raising awareness about mental health.
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Neuralink's Brain Implants Show Promise, but Safety Concerns Remain
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in three people, with two showing restored functionality; the company plans to expand trials, yet safety and regulatory hurdles remain.
Neuralink's Brain Implants Show Promise, but Safety Concerns Remain
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in three people, with two showing restored functionality; the company plans to expand trials, yet safety and regulatory hurdles remain.
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Death of Renowned Cardiologist Spyros Moulopoulos at 98
Professor Spyros Moulopoulos, a 98-year-old Greek cardiologist and former NKUA rector, passed away on Friday. His groundbreaking inventions, including the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and his pioneering work in coronary angiography, significantly impacted global cardiology.
Death of Renowned Cardiologist Spyros Moulopoulos at 98
Professor Spyros Moulopoulos, a 98-year-old Greek cardiologist and former NKUA rector, passed away on Friday. His groundbreaking inventions, including the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and his pioneering work in coronary angiography, significantly impacted global cardiology.
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Successful Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, became the first person to successfully receive a pig kidney transplant with 10 gene edits on November 25th at NYU Langone Transplant Institute; her positive response offers a major advancement in xenotransplantation and hopes to revolutionize the treatment...
Successful Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, became the first person to successfully receive a pig kidney transplant with 10 gene edits on November 25th at NYU Langone Transplant Institute; her positive response offers a major advancement in xenotransplantation and hopes to revolutionize the treatment...
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Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation Offers Hope to Young Cancer Patient
A nine-year-old Alberta girl underwent ovarian tissue cryopreservation to preserve her fertility after being diagnosed with a dangerous genetic mutation, highlighting a new approach to cancer treatment and fertility preservation in Canada, where the procedure is not publicly funded but is offered in...
Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation Offers Hope to Young Cancer Patient
A nine-year-old Alberta girl underwent ovarian tissue cryopreservation to preserve her fertility after being diagnosed with a dangerous genetic mutation, highlighting a new approach to cancer treatment and fertility preservation in Canada, where the procedure is not publicly funded but is offered in...
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Peruvian Teen Saved by Innovative Lung Surgery in Turin
A 16-year-old Peruvian boy with a rare lung tumor was successfully treated in Turin, Italy, thanks to an innovative surgical procedure.
Peruvian Teen Saved by Innovative Lung Surgery in Turin
A 16-year-old Peruvian boy with a rare lung tumor was successfully treated in Turin, Italy, thanks to an innovative surgical procedure.
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