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Transforming Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (488+ words) A surge in transplants, advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration has helped shape and expand the Liver Transplant Program Image content: This image is available to view online. Dr. Kwan and Dr. Hashimoto performing Laparoscopic Liver Transplant Surgery Recently, Cleveland…...
Advanced Endoscopy in Pediatric GI Care
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (555+ words) Minimally invasive options for conditions that may otherwise require surgery or referral to adult centers Image content: This image is available to view online. Dr. Barry examining a patient For children with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, small bowel pathology, pancreaticobiliary disease…...
Questions Answered: Mini Back Scope Adrenalectomy
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (582+ words) Procedure offers potential for less pain and faster recovery in selected patients Medical diagram of adrenal glands seen through the back of a patient For high-volume adrenal surgery centers, such as Cleveland Clinic's Adrenal and Neuroendocrine Tumor Center, it's important…...
Innovations That Are Transforming Osteosarcoma Outcomes
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (801+ words) The rare and aggressive form of bone cancer requires specialized treatment, but new and emerging therapies are providing hope for patients Image content: This image is available to view online. Sarcomas are among the rarest of cancer diagnoses, making up…...
Managing Kids With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (546+ words) Image content: This image is available to view online. Dr. Amdani examines a young patient For the first time, experts have published comprehensive guidance on how to evaluate and manage pediatric patients with acute decompensated heart failure. The guidance has…...
Harnessing AI to Bring Real-Time EEG Interpretation to the ICU
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (535+ words) Collaboration with AI startup promises to reshape neurocritical care monitoring at scale The initiative " led by Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center Director Imad Najm, MD, and colleagues " aims to transform EEG from a retrospective reporting tool into a proactive, real-time clinical…...
Alumni Board Specialty Spotlight: Jane Nguyen, MD, Ph D
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (359+ words) Q. What is your current position? I serve as the Director of Genitourinary Pathology and as a Staff Pathologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Q. What led you to a career in medicine? A. I was drawn to medicine by the combination of scientific…...
Specialized Care for Patients with Diabetes
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (704+ words) Expert nurses educate and support patients in managing diabetes for life Image content: This image is available to view online. Nurse with diabetic patient "Diabetes affects your entire body and when people get diagnosed with it, it can be overwhelming,…...
Exoskeleton-Aided Physical Therapy Proves Feasible in MS
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (565+ words) Study looked at mobility measures and safety Image content: This image is available to view online. Physical therapist helping patient walk with a powered exoskeleton and walker Mobility issues affect an estimated 50% to 80% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), increasing…...
Examining the Risk of VTE in Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (613+ words) Systematic review indicates more can be done for higher-risk patients Image content: This image is available to view online. Surgeons in operating room There are known established risk factors for VTE, which include prolonged operative time, elevated body mass index,…...