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IntroductionHepatic transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a palliative treatment option for unresectable hepatic tumors in dogs. Accurate identification of tumor-feeding arteries, including extrahepatic collaterals, is essential for therapeutic efficacy but remains challenging with conventional digital subtraction angiography (cDSA). This study evaluated the feasibility and clinical utility o…

Gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction is a frequently diagnosed ailment in small animal medicine and postoperative ileus can be a challenging sequela to manage. Nasogastric feeding tubes can be utilized after surgery for both quantification of gastric residual volumes to identify ileus as well as nutritional management in anorexic patients. This single-institution retrospective study assesses…

Just two days after his minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment at NYU Langone Health, Broadway performer André De Shields, 80, was back onstage preparing for his next show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which debuted in April 2026.

A 2023 study led to an anesthesia method to keep dogs comfortable and healthy when undergoing many surgical procedures necessary for their care.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-37018-8 Preclinical and clinical evaluation of a new flexible high pressure injection knife for endoscopic submucosal dissection

This case report details the clinical journey of a 37-year-old woman, gravida 6 para 6 + 1, who presented with persistent purulent discharge from her cesarean section scar following an elective cesarean delivery. Her obstetric history included two uncomplicated vaginal deliveries and four cesarean sections, with significant complications in the previous pregnancies, including gestational diabetes…

A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially issued a new patent to Wayne State University and RediMinds Inc. of Southfield, Michigan. The patent protects a pioneering technological advancement developed in the university's laboratories.

Each year, about 250,000 Americans undergo sleeve gastrectomy, one of the most common weight-loss operations in the United States. For most patients, recovery is uneventful.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 04 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55784-3 Rectal smooth muscle loss as a predictor of severe postoperative complications in rectal cancer surgery

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open found that removing olfactory groove meningioma - a type of brain tumor located near the base of the brain - may improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes.

This study analyzes the ethical and regulatory dilemmas of 3D bioprinting and bioartificial organs within the fields of engineering, medical physics, and transplant surgery. Using a qualitative approach, 19 stakeholders (transplant candidates and donors) were interviewed at the Cà Foncello Hospital (Treviso, Italy). The thematic analysis revealed the "Knowledge versus Unconditional Trust" paradox…

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with a significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of osteoarthritis, finds an analysis of medical records data, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

A new end-to-end PET imaging approach for osteosarcoma can rapidly and reliably distinguish tumor tissue from normal tissue and accurately assess surgical margins in real time.

Scientific Data, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07550-3 Hepatic Vessel Map (HVM): An Expert-Annotated CT Dataset for Clinically Applicable AI in Liver Vascular Segmentation and Surgical Planning

Scientific Data, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07535-2 Multicenter fine annotated surgical video dataset for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Primary fixation of cementless implants is achieved through an interference fit. Successful primary fixation of press-fit components, a prerequisite for their long-term stability, is achieved through periprosthetic stress and friction at the bone-implant interface. In computational studies of interference fits, the input value of the coefficient of friction (COF) significantly influences the asse…

For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits. Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can treat serious medical conditions and improve quality of life. However, a growing body of research suggests that surgery may affect more than just the body. It may also have lasting […] The post Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory …

A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of multiple organs.