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Virtual Reality for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: Insights from Cardiac Surgery Trials and Meta-Analyses of Elective Surgical Procedures

By MedXY 08/21/2025

Virtual reality (VR) interventions show promise in mitigating preoperative anxiety, with clinical trials and meta-analyses indicating moderate but significant anxiolytic effects across surgical populations, especially in cardiac surgery and pediatric patients.

Cardiology General Surgery Nephrology Specialties

Perioperative Nitric Oxide Conditioning in Cardiac Surgery: A Paradigm Shift for Protecting Renal Function in CKD Patients (DEFENDER Trial Review)

By MedXY 08/21/2025

Perioperative nitric oxide administration in CKD patients undergoing cardiac surgery significantly reduces acute kidney injury incidence and preserves renal function, while demonstrating safety and additional benefits against postoperative pneumonia.

Cardiology General Surgery news Specialties

Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies on Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Undergoing Revascularization: Insights from the MINT Trial

By MedXY 08/17/2025

This prespecified analysis of the MINT trial evaluates how liberal versus restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategies affect 30-day outcomes in acute MI patients, focusing on those undergoing revascularization, revealing nuanced risk profiles for cardiac death based on revascularization status.

Cardiology Clinical Updates General Surgery news Specialties

Renal Denervation Shows Sustained Blood Pressure Reduction and Safety Over 24 Months in SPYRAL HTN-ON MED Trial

By MedXY 08/17/2025

The SPYRAL HTN-ON MED trial demonstrates that renal denervation provides significant long-term reductions in both ambulatory and office systolic blood pressure with good safety, supporting its role in managing hypertension.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news Specialties

Five-Year Outcomes of Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy vs. Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy Plus Dor Fundoplication in Idiopathic Achalasia

By MedXY 08/14/2025

A multicenter randomized trial shows POEM is non-inferior to LHM plus Dor fundoplication for achalasia symptom control at 5 years, with differing reflux profiles.

Clinical Updates General Surgery Oncology Specialties

Advancing Organ Preservation in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Insights from the CAO/ARO/AIO-16 Phase 2 Trial

By MedXY 08/14/2025

Total neoadjuvant therapy combined with watch-and-wait strategies achieves a 37% clinical complete response rate in locally advanced rectal cancer with manageable toxicity, offering an organ-preserving alternative to surgery.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news Specialties

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Reduces Reintervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Insights from the Multicentre DRA-GOO Trial

By MedXY 08/14/2025

A multicentre RCT demonstrated that endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) significantly lowers 6-month reintervention rates and improves gastric outlet obstruction symptoms compared to duodenal stenting in unresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction.

General Surgery news Oncology Specialties

Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography in Rectal Cancer Surgery: Insights from the IntAct Trial

By MedXY 08/14/2025

The IntAct randomized trial investigated whether intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography reduces clinical anastomotic leaks after rectal cancer surgery, showing a trend toward leak reduction but no statistically significant benefit.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news Specialties

Appendicectomy Plus Medical Therapy Significantly Reduces Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis: Insights from the ACCURE Trial

By MedXY 08/14/2025

The ACCURE trial demonstrates that laparoscopic appendicectomy combined with standard medical therapy significantly lowers 1-year relapse rates compared to medical therapy alone in ulcerative colitis patients in remission.

AI Emergency Medicine General Surgery news Specialties

Revolutionizing Wound Healing Assessment: The Role of LC-OCT and AI

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study explores the integration of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance wound healing evaluations, providing deeper insights into clinical interventions.

Anesthesiology General Surgery news OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties

Quercetin as an Adjunct for Post-Cesarean Pain: Clinical Promise from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/09/2025

Preoperative Quercetin significantly reduces post-cesarean pain and accelerates patient mobilization, offering a safe adjunct to current pain management protocols.

Gastroenterology General Surgery Medical News news Specialties

Understanding Liver Cysts: Are They Dangerous?

By MedXY 08/08/2025

Explore liver cysts, their causes, symptoms, risks, treatment, and prevention strategies to demystify this common condition.

Emergency Medicine Family Medicine & Nutrition General Surgery news Specialties

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy for Athletes and Its Role in Sports Injury Treatment

By MedXY 08/08/2025

Cupping therapy, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, offers athletes muscle relaxation, enhanced recovery, improved circulation, pain relief, immune support, and mental relaxation, making it a valuable tool for sports performance and injury rehabilitation.

General Surgery news Specialties

When Do Thyroid Nodules Require Surgery? Clear Answers Here

By MedXY 08/07/2025

Thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm often require surgery due to potential compression of surrounding tissues, but smaller nodules with signs of malignancy or symptoms may also need surgical intervention. This article explains the criteria in detail.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Oncology Radiology Specialties

Surgery or Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the SURF Trials

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The SURF trials found no significant difference in survival or recurrence-free outcomes between surgery and radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma, supporting RFA as a less invasive, equally effective option.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Oncology Specialties

Long-Term Outcomes of Transoral Surgery with Risk-Adapted Adjuvant Therapy in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: Results from the E3311 Trial

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The E3311 phase II trial shows excellent long-term survival with deintensified postoperative management after transoral surgery in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, with most patients spared from high-dose radiation and chemotherapy.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Oncology Specialties

Surgery versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the SURF-RCT and SURF-Cohort Trials

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The SURF trials found no significant difference in survival or recurrence between surgery and radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma, supporting both as valid first-line options.

AI Clinical Updates General Surgery news Specialties

Online Video Versus Face-to-Face Preoperative Consultation for Major Abdominal Surgery: Insights from the VIDEOGO Non-Inferiority Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The VIDEOGO trial shows that online video consultations are non-inferior to face-to-face consultations for preoperative assessment in major abdominal surgery, achieving similar patient satisfaction and information recall.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Specialties

Early Postoperative PTH as a Reliable Predictor of Hypoparathyroidism After Total Thyroidectomy

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A single parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement 6 hours after total thyroidectomy can accurately predict the risk of transient and permanent hypoparathyroidism, enabling targeted monitoring and potential reduction in hospital stays.