Some neurosurgeons are testing an acrylic prosthesis that lets them peer into patients’ heads with ultrasound.
Tag: Surgery and Surgeons
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Not Everything We Call Cancer Should Be Called Cancer
Calling something cancer can lead to aggressive treatment even if the cancer in question is unlikely to cause problems.
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Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds
The number of procedures rose to roughly 13,000 in 2019 from about 4,550 in 2016 as access broadened, researchers estimated.
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Surgeons Improve Function of Kidneys Transplanted From Genetically Altered Pigs
In two experiments, researchers implanted the organs into brain-dead patients for extended periods, raising hopes for a new supply of donor organs.