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Seven Years Without A Nose
November 7, 2008 — Patients whose nose has been destroyed by a tumor or injury carry a severe psychological and social burden. Esthetic reconstruction ranges among the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. ... > full story -
Spinning Natural Proteins Into Fabrics For New Wound-Repair Products
October 20, 2008 — Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair. The advance could lead to a new ... > full story -
Honey Helps To Heal Wounds, Review Suggests
October 7, 2008 — Honey may reduce healing times in patients suffering mild to moderate burn wounds. A systematic review concluded that honey might be useful as an alternative to traditional wound dressings in ... > full story -
Burn Treatment Cream May Delay Healing
October 7, 2008 — A cream commonly used to treat burns may actually delay healing. In addition, despite the wide range of wound dressings available for burns, there is no consensus on the most effective alternative ... > full story -
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Robotic Surgery Lowers Risk Of A Rare But Serious Complication Of Gastric Bypass, Study Suggests
September 24, 2008 — The use of a robot to assist with the most commonly performed weight-loss surgery appears to significantly lower a patient's risk of developing a rare but serious complication, according to a study ... > full story -
Stopping Smoking Reduces Postoperative Complications, Study Shows
September 23, 2008 — Patients who stop smoking four weeks before an operation reduce the risk of complications, according to a new research. Moreover, many of those who receive help with this ahead of operations remain ... > full story -
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Statins Increase Risk Of Postoperative Delirium In Elderly Patients, Study Suggests
September 22, 2008 — The use of statins is associated with a 28 percent increased risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients, scientists found in a retrospective cohort analysis involving more than 280 000 ... > full story -
Heart Bypass Surgery: Deadly Delays
September 18, 2008 — Delaying elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery may be a significant risk factor for post-operative death. Research published in the open access journal BMC Health Services Research reveals ... > full story -
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When Healing Turns To Scarring: Research Reveals Why It Happens And How To Stop It
September 18, 2008 — For the first time, research from the University of Western Ontario has revealed the mechanisms involved in the origin of scarring or fibrotic diseases, as well as a way to control it. The study, led ... > full story -
Light-Activated Treatments Could Solve MRSA Problems After Surgery
September 9, 2008 — Killer dyes that can wipe out bacteria could help solve the superbug problems faced by surgical patients, scientists ... > full story
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