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New study finds Peripheral Artery Disease often underdiagnosed and undertreated
A new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer women getting guideline-directed medical therapy than men.
Medtronic secures CE mark for LigaSure tech on robotic surgery system
Medtronic has announced it has received CE Mark for the LigaSure RAS vessel-sealing technology, expanding Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system capabilities for gynaecologic, general, and urologic procedures in Europe.
Balancing Surgical Innovation and Risk: A Narrative Review of Emerging Technologies, Regulation, and Global Access
Surgical innovation has significantly advanced patient care, enabling complex procedures and improving outcomes. However, the integration of new technologies presents challenges related to patient safety, regulatory oversight, cost-effectiveness, and equitable global access. The balance between fostering innovation and ensuring responsible implementation remains a critical issue in modern healthcare.
Trapped Gas Pain Location and Symptoms (and How IBS Causes Pain)
Trapped gas pain can be located in the upper or lower abdomen, under the ribs, or around the belly button. If you have IBS, however, pain in these locations isn't always due to trapped gas.
Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients
Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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