August 08, 2025

How Many Vacation Days Are Doctors Taking?

A survey by the American Medical Association shows a rise in physicians taking time off, reflecting an improvement in burnout rates.

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August 07, 2025

Allogeneic Islet Transplant Shows Promise Without Immunosuppression

First-in-human trial shows genetically engineered islet cells restore insulin secretion in type 1 diabetes without triggering immune rejection.

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August 06, 2025

Fewer Risks with Unilateral Robotic Tonsil Surgery

Unilateral transoral robotic surgery for HPV-positive tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is associated with fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and comparable survival compared with bilateral surgery.

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July 18, 2025

New Guideline Sets Standards for Sinus Surgery

A new guideline outlines when surgery is appropriate for chronic rhinosinusitis, urging clinicians to confirm diagnosis, assess candidacy, and consider long-term management needs.

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July 11, 2025

Bariatric Surgeries Reverse Liver Fibrosis

Bariatric surgeries led to greater long-term reductions in liver fat and fibrosis than endoscopic options.

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July 30, 2025

Mortality Among Surgeons in the United States 

National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.

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July 31, 2025

Fluorescent Agent Enables Clearer Nerve Visualization

A phase 1 clinical trial found that rizedisben, a fluorescent agent targeting myelin, enabled sustained nerve visualization during robotic prostate surgery at a 3.0 mg/kg dose with minimal side effects.

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August 01, 2025

Pulmonary Embolism Following Pelvic Glue Procedure

Pulmonary glue embolism should be suspected when patients develop respiratory symptoms following radiologic embolization.

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August 04, 2025

Beta-HPV–Driven SCC Resolved After TCR Signaling Correction

Case study shows cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma linked to beta-human papillomavirus cleared following T-cell immune restoration.

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