Robot-assisted stereotactic surgery successfully drained six deep-seated intracranial abscesses in a 21-year-old patient during a single minimally invasive procedure, according to a case report published in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal. Led by Professor Jun Wang of the First Hospital of China Medical University, the surgical team used preoperative MRI and intraoperative CT fusion to navigate … Read more
Traveling with Chronic Back Pain: Expert Strategies to Prevent Flare-Ups Travelers living with chronic low back pain can minimize discomfort by using lumbar support, taking frequent movement breaks, and preparing through stretching routines. According to Hackensack Meridian Health specialists, proactive planning and smart lifting techniques are essential to preventing spinal flare-ups during peak travel seasons. … Read more
Sirius Medical has performed the first Pintuition® surgical navigation procedures in Asia at the Solis Breast Care & Surgery Centre in Singapore. This technology provides a wire-free workflow for breast-conserving surgery, intended to improve surgical precision, efficiency, and patient comfort during tumor localization. How does wire-free localization improve surgical outcomes? The Pintuition® system assists surgeons … Read more
A blood test detecting circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) after surgery can identify colorectal cancer patients most likely to benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, according to research presented at the 2026 ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress. The Phase II GALAXY study, led by researchers from Hyogo Medical University and collaborators including the University of Oxford, found that patients … Read more
Researchers from the Department of Breast Surgery at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and the Department of Oncology at Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University have developed a new classification system for breast cancer based on the cancer-immunity cycle (CIC). Published in Cancer Biology & Medicine in 2026, this framework uses a “CIC score” to categorize … Read more
Researchers at the Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have identified a specific fibroblast cell state—designated as “Fib_5”—that serves as a primary driver of hypertrophic scar formation. Published in Burns & Trauma in 2026, the study reveals that the transcription factor Yin Yang 1 (YY1) acts as a molecular “brake” on … Read more
New Biomarkers Could Predict Chronic Critical Illness in ICU Patients Researchers have identified specific immune biomarkers that may predict which trauma patients are at risk for chronic critical illness (CCI) upon admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). According to a study published in The Journal of Immunology, patients who develop CCI—defined as an ICU … Read more
Three former surgical-services leaders have filed a whistleblower lawsuit against OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, alleging systemic patient-safety failures and retaliation against staff who reported concerns. According to the 18-page complaint filed in Winnebago County Circuit Court, hospital administrators ignored reports of neurosurgeons falling asleep during procedures and leaving anesthetized patients unattended … Read more
Exercise interventions during the weight-maintenance phase can help individuals reduce weight regain by an average of 2.81 kg, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports. While physical activity provides a measurable defense against weight regain following dieting or bariatric surgery, current evidence remains inconclusive regarding its ability to significantly reduce total … Read more
Melatonin Could Revolutionize Flap Surgery—Here’s How It Works and What’s Next Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which melatonin—already a widely used sleep supplement—could prevent tissue death in reconstructive surgeries, according to a study published in Burns & Trauma on February 2, 2026. By blocking a specific type of cell damage called ferroptosis, melatonin … Read more