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Doctors Innovate Less Invasive Brain Clot Treatment

Doctors at Stony Brook Medicine have developed a minimally invasive procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) to treat chronic subdural hematoma, a common condition requiring neurosurgical intervention. This new method uses an injectable fluid to block leaky vessels, eliminating the need for traditional invasive surgeries like drilling a burr hole in the skull. Clinical trials have shown MMAE to be safe, effective, and capable of reducing recurrence rates, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of this condition.

via Medical Xpress|

#chronic-subdural-hematoma #health #medical-innovation

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"Twin Cities Researchers Pioneer Non-Surgical Heart Device"

Twin Cities researchers have played a significant role in the development of the TriClip device by Abbott, which has received FDA approval as an alternative to open-heart surgery for treating tricuspid regurgitation. The minimally invasive procedure involves placing a small TriClip in the heart to stop valve leakage, offering significant benefits to patients. The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation led the clinical trial for the device, and patients have reported positive impacts on their quality of life. Dr. Santosh Prabhu, a leader in the research and development, believes the device will have a substantial global impact, with ongoing efforts to further advance its use for future patients.

via KSTP|

#health #heart-valve-treatment #minimally-invasive-procedure

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"Minimally Invasive Microwave Treatment Offers Alternative to Thyroid Surgery"

A new study from China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing suggests that patients with multi-focal papillary thyroid cancer could avoid surgery through a minimally invasive procedure using microwave ablation, which offers similar progression-free survival rates to surgery but with fewer complications and a greater potential for preserving thyroid function. The research, published in Radiology, followed 775 patients and found that microwave ablation resulted in less blood loss, shorter incision length, and shorter hospitalization durations, while surgical resection led to permanent hoarseness and hypoparathyroidism. Dr. Ming-An Yu, director of interventional medicine, believes this advancement in interventional thyroid cancer treatment offers a promising option that can enhance patients' quality of life by preserving thyroid function.

via Good News Network|

#medical-innovation #medical-research #microwave-ablation

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"Utah Endocrinologists Embrace Minimally Invasive Procedure for Thyroid Nodule Treatment"

Endocrinologists in Utah are embracing a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure for treating thyroid nodules, offering patients an alternative to major surgery. The innovative in-office procedure, recently approved by the FDA, has shown remarkable success in reducing nodule size and alleviating symptoms. Patients can now avoid invasive surgery and its associated scarring, recovery time, and lifelong reliance on hormone replacement medication. With coverage by a major Utah insurer and expected universal coverage in the coming months, this procedure marks a significant advancement in thyroid nodule treatment, providing newfound hope and relief for patients.

via KUTV 2News|

#ablation-treatment #endocrinology #health