Liver transplants: Improving waitlist mortality
Liver transplants: Improving waitlist mortality by improved risk assessment: The top priority in the field of transplantation is to ensure that donor organs are allocated...
Surgery
The Surgery section showcases a range of topics centered on surgical techniques, innovations, and best practices. The section highlights groundbreaking advancements such as bionic limb research, major clinical trials in kidney transplant practice, and developing surgical simulation technologies. Additionally, it addresses the social and educational aspects of surgery, like training doctors in challenging environments and discussing the legalities of cosmetic surgery negligence.
Chronic inflammatory liver disease
Chronic inflammatory liver disease: cell stress mechanisms identified as prognostic factor: PSC is a rare disease with a poor prognosis and can lead to cirrhosis...
DigiHEST: How we reached 29 countries in two days
DigiHEST: How we reached 29 countries in two days: The David Nott Foundation recently completed our first digital, live-streamed surgical training course. In December, we...
Making surgery safer during the pandemic
Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer according to a study led by the University of Birmingham: Using nasal swab tests before surgery to...
The Anthony Nolan and NHS Stem Cell Registry
More than 2 million people have registered to become stem cell donors the UK, new figures released today reveal. The UK stem cell register had...
Age no criteria for heart attack treatment
Age no criteria for decisions on heart attack treatment, new research finds: Elderly patients suffering the most common type of heart attack may benefit from...
Aesthetic breast surgery: Mastering the basics
Webinar: Aesthetic breast surgery: Mastering the basics - Tuesday 11 Aug 2020 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. This RSM webinar will examine the key aspects of...
Cancer’s reliance on fats could lead to new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment
Cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be treated by a highly innovative combination of new...
New organ donation law
On the 20th May 2020, the law concerning organ donation in England changed. The decision as to whether or not to donate, remains yours. Record...
Europe’s first lung transplant on Covid-19 patient
Europe's first lung transplant on coronavirus patient is carried out by MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital. Last week, the Department of Surgery of MedUni Vienna/Vienna General...
