Deteriorating heart patient thought he was out of options until new radiation therapy gave him hope November 16, 2022 0 Radiation oncologists usually avoid the heart, but an experimental treatment gives patients with severe heart damage a new option
Survey finds alarming number of women have no plans to get mammogram September 28, 2022 0 Experts say knowing your risk is critical, especially for those disproportionately affected by breast cancer such as Black women
Survey: A third of men do not believe they need annual exams and most think they are naturally healthier than others June 1, 2022 0 Instead of speaking with their doctor, a third of men often get health advice from social media
Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Americans keep exercising through injuries March 30, 2022 0 Although many fear surgery, addressing the issue as soon as possible makes non-surgical options more viable
Survey: Patients willing to forgo opioids if their pain can be managed November 9, 2021 0 Program finds success managing post-surgical pain with less-harmful medications to prevent addiction
Using a patient’s own tumor cells as ammunition to fight their cancer August 4, 2021 0 Clinical trial finds TIL therapy provides hope for survival to late-stage melanoma patients
Firefighter credits surgeon’s persistence with saving his arm and his way of life June 16, 2021 0 Experts stress importance of seeking the appropriate level of care for injuries
New 3D Printing Technology Helps Surgeons Correct Birth Defect In Utero May 4, 2021 0 Lifelike fetal models show anatomical details that help surgeons prepare and predict challenges for delicate and complicated surgery
Survey: Americans Delaying Needed Healthcare Due to COVID-19 January 12, 2021 0 Experts say the risk of infection is extremely low in medical facilities and avoiding them can have dire consequences
Preparing for Tragedy: How Training to ‘Stop the Bleed’ can Save Lives August 24, 2020 0 Survey finds most Americans are not confident about providing aid in a mass casualty situation, but a few simple skills can empower them to help