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Nov 20

Breakthrough surgery cures prostate cancer in less than an hour

An hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer

Nov 12

Surgeons conduct world's first successful whole-eye and face transplant

NYU surgeons have accomplished what they believe to be the world's first whole-eye transplant, coupled with a partial face transplant.

Oct 25

Major medical breakthrough eliminates kidney stones with little to no pain

Researchers hope the procedure of moving or breaking up the stones could eventually be performed in a clinic or emergency room setting

Aug 21

Innovative rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from injury

Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.

Jul 31

One-hour procedure eliminates the need for insulin, new research finds

The traditional method of treating Type 2 diabetes involves taking glucose-lowering medication or injecting insulin, which has side effects

Jul 16

Life-changing treatment could cure prostate cancer in less than an hour

An operation, lasting less than an hour, that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours, offers hope for thousands of men.

Jun 29

Minor, one-hour, procedure eliminates the need for insulin, study finds

Electrical pulses delivered to the duodenum could provide a single outpatient endoscopic treatment for Type 2 diabetes patients.

Jun 17

Groundbreaking rotator cuff treatment regenerates muscle and protects shoulder from reinjury

The technique uses advanced materials to encourage muscle growth in rotator cuff muscles, addressing the real problem: muscle degeneration

Jun 16

Life-changing surgery could cure prostate cancer in less than one hour

An hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer

May 17

Advanced rotator cuff treatment repairs and protects shoulder muscle from reinjury

A team of researchers has discovered a new technique that could help repair the damaged shoulders of millions of people worldwide.

May 16

Groundbreaking surgery cures prostate cancer in less than one hour

An hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer.

May 8

Smart surgical implant coating prevents infection while providing early failure warning

Researchers have developed innovative "smart" coatings which can both detect strain on the devices and eliminate infection-causing bacteria.

Apr 30

Simple, one-hour procedure eliminates need for insulin for type 2 diabetics

Electrical pulses delivered to the duodenum, could provide a single outpatient endoscopic treatment for Type 2 diabetes.

Apr 27

Revolutionary new drug treats cataracts without surgery

A revolutionary new treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope that the condition.

Apr 17

Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment rebuilds and protects shoulder muscle from reinjury

Tears of the rotator cuff are a common injury among adults. Advances in surgery have made rotator cuff repairs more effective.

Apr 16

Landmark surgery cures prostate cancer in under one hour

An hour-long operation that uses electrical currents to destroy hard-to-reach tumours offers hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer

Mar 22

Cutting-edge AI technology reinvents surgery through real-time diagnoses

When a patient goes into surgery to remove a tumor or address a disease, often the precise course of action is not pre-determined.

Mar 16

Game-changing treatment cures prostate cancer in under one hour

The one-hour game-changing ‘Nanoknife’ operation has been described as ‘amazingly simple and quick’ by both surgeons and patients.

Mar 14

Breakthrough new drug can treat cataracts without surgery

A revolutionary new treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests and could soon be treated with drugs.

Mar 3

Archaeologists discover the earliest evidence of brain surgery

People have practiced cranial trephination, a medical procedure that involves cutting a hole in the skull, for thousands of years.