Topic: Surgery Department November 23, 2015 Timothy J. Eberlein, MDElected to American College of Surgeons Board of Regents.National Leaders October 9, 2015 Interventions to address lung transplant rejectionResearchers at Washington University are using innovative approaches to address major complications that can occur after lung transplant surgery.Innovate Magazines October 7, 2015 Doctors use 3D printing to safeguard baby before birthSource: Health Day September 21, 2015 Simulator aids video-assisted lung cancer surgery trainingA novel simulator is helping surgeons learn to perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) on patients with lung cancer.Innovate Magazines July 29, 2015 Using data to improve kidney transplant outcomes, personalize careAnalyzing national kidney transplant databases could help improve patient care and outcomes.School of Medicine June 24, 2015 Surgery’s seismic shiftSurgical education is in the midst of transformation. “The next five years will look nothing like the last 50," says Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD.Outlook Magazine June 24, 2015 New nanoparticle-based imaging agentClinical studies begin on a tiny technology that could help identify patients at high risk of stroke by revealing dangerous plaque in arteries.Outlook Magazine May 7, 2015 One email ended the pain and saved the career of Royals pitcher Chris YoungSource: Kansas City Star February 16, 2015 In image guided operating suites, surgeons see real-time MRI, CT scansSource: Wall Street Journal December 10, 2014 Going the distance after cancerJoan Twillman has competed, led kayaking excursions and even ziplined, all while undergoing reconstructive treatment following breast cancer.Outlook Magazine December 10, 2014 The Big Picture: 100 years of surgeryThe department's first 100 years is a story of leadership, advancements and vastly expanding the scope of human disease treated by surgery.Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery November 21, 2014 Computer model to predict post-surgical complicationsA new computer model may predict which lung surgery patients are more likely to develop complications after surgery. A care team could then intervene early to try to avoid intubating or sending the patient back to the ICU.Innovate Magazines November 21, 2014 Lung perfusion technology may increase the donor poolWashington University surgeons are testing a new way of preserving lungs in hopes of increasing numbers of acceptable donors.Innovate Magazines November 20, 2014 National data analysis clarifies best approaches to lung cancer treatmentA Washington University thoracic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is examining national data sets to determine which lung cancer treatments lead to the best patient outcomes at various stages of the disease. These studies may help shape lung cancer treatment nationwide.Innovate Magazines October 4, 2014 The Big Picture: Paving the road to residencyCapstone course builds confidence in critical decision-making, hones hands-on skills of tomorrow’s physicians.Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery October 4, 2014 Specializing in geriatric traumaNew specialized trauma services focus on the needs of older adults — a major demographic that is growing quickly as the baby-boom generation ages.Outlook Magazine August 21, 2014 Cancer visionAbility to see glowing cancer cells opens doors to precision treatments.Outlook Magazine April 9, 2012 Trial compares radiation to surgery for early-stage lung cancerA new trial is examining the effectiveness of surgery compared to a specialized type of radiation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.Innovate Magazines March 1, 2012 Improving surgical treatments for atrial fibrillationA new study is evaluating a procedure that corrects irregular heartbeats in patients.Innovate Magazines October 25, 2011 Innovative software improves accuracy for liver surgeryA new imaging and tracking surgical software developed by a Washington University physician aids complicated liver surgeries.Innovate Magazines Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 4 5 6
