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Joseph Shavit
Jan 16, 2023
Game-changing surgery can cure prostate cancer in one hour
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long operation.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Groundbreaking robotic microsurgeon reveals how embryos grow
Understanding the biology behind an embryo’s development is crucial not only from a basic science perspective, but also from a medical one.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 20, 2022
Novel 3D live hologram technology can save lives in field hospitals
3D holograms from your phone, television, or phone have been promised for decades but despite being of interest, have yet to materialize.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2022
'Glowing Tumor' imaging drug will revolutionize lung cancer surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted imaging agent Cytalux (pafolacianine) for use in lung cancer surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2022
Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from reinjury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, are common in adults often resulting in surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022
Game-changing operation can cure prostate cancer in one hour
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long operation.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2022
Groundbreaking rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from reinjury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, are common injuries in adults.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 16, 2022
Game-changing surgery can cure prostate cancer in one hour
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long operation.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
Revolutionary new drug treats cataracts without the need for surgery
According to the WHO 65.2 million people worldwide are living with cataracts, the leading cause of blindness and vision impairment worldwide
Joseph Shavit
Oct 18, 2022
Hospital room features can affect your recovery after surgery
Study shows single room occupancy, distance to nurse’s station, and window view may affect clinical outcomes following high-risk operations.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2022
Prostate cancer can now be cured thanks to an innovative one-hour operation
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long 'Nanoknife' operation.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2022
Groundbreaking new drug treats cataracts -- avoiding the need for surgery
A revolutionary new drug for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving new hope for a non-surgical cure.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 13, 2022
A miracle is born! Baby to receive a first-of-its-kind surgery
At Michelle Johnson’s 20-week ultrasound, she received the distressing news that her developing baby was diagnosed with Spina Bifida.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2022
Clinical trial delivers world’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida
Groundbreaking trial aims to reverse the paralysis and other abnormal functions of spina bifida before birth.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2022
Bio-synthesized corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022
Implantable material treats both spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease
Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022
Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment regenerates shoulder and protects from repeat injury
Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2022
First-ever drug treats cataracts -- avoiding the need for surgery
Cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that is caused by a disorganisation of the proteins in the lens that reduces light transmission.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 8, 2022
Bariatric surgery more effective than lifestyle for type 2 diabetes remission
Remission of type 2 diabetes is achieved more effectively and has longer-lasting results with bariatric surgery than through medications.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2022
Rotator cuff regeneration: breakthrough treatment protects shoulder from repeat injury
Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.
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