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lifestyle2 months ago•3 min saved

90-Minute Minimally Invasive Makeover Delivers Facelift-Like Results

Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, in her late 40s chose a trio of minimally invasive procedures—buccal fat removal, chin and jawline liposuction, and radiofrequency neck-tightening—over a full facelift. The 90-minute procedure, performed under twilight anesthesia, required about three to four days of downtime and cost about $28,500 in California, far less than a facelift typically priced at $55,000–$150,000. Webb’s results were enhanced by good skin quality, yielding facelift-like transformation, though outcomes vary by individual skin condition and age; doctors stress realistic expectations and case-by-case assessment.

via The Daily Beast|

#aging #beauty #lifestyle

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Utah Welcomes Cutting-Edge Single-Port Robotic Surgery Technology"

The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah has introduced the DaVinci SP robot for robotic surgery, the first single-port robot of its kind in the Intermountain West. Doctors believe that the new robot will lead to faster recovery and better operations for patients, particularly for oropharynx cancer and benign masses. The robot's advanced capabilities, including 3D vision and precise control, are expected to improve surgical outcomes and reduce post-operative stress for patients. The institute hopes to expand the use of the robot to benefit patients with lung, colorectal, and breast cancers in the future.

via KSL.com|

#davinci-sp #health #huntsman-cancer-institute

medical-science-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Revolutionizing Electrotherapy: Temporary Organic Electrodes for Surgery-Free Treatment

Researchers at Lund University and Gothenburg University have developed temporary, organic electrodes that can be injected into the body using a needle, eliminating the need for surgery. The electrodes self-organize into a conducting structure and integrate with the body's cells, providing a minimally invasive approach to electrotherapy. The electrodes break down and are excreted from the body after treatment, making them suitable for non-chronic diseases that are difficult to treat. The new method opens up possibilities for more effective therapies in areas such as cancer and nerve injuries.

via News-Medical.Net|

#bioelectronics #electrotherapy #medical-science-news

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Revolutionary Tiny Surgical Robots Travel Deep into the Body to Detect and Treat Cancer

Scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a robotic tentacle that can travel deep into the body to reach and destroy previously inaccessible tumors, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment. The soft and thin silicone tentacle, controlled by magnets positioned outside the body, can reach 37% deeper into the lungs than standard equipment, causing less damage. It can take biopsy samples or deliver laser treatment to tumors. The tentacle is only 2.4mm in diameter, significantly smaller than current bronchoscope tubes. The researchers also successfully used the tentacles for brain surgery. Data is being gathered for human trials.

via The Times|

#cancer-treatment #health #lung-cancer

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Tiny implantable device effectively shrinks pancreatic cancer tumors.

A nanofluidic drug-eluting seed (NDES) has been developed to deliver low-dose immunotherapy in the form of CD40 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) to shrink pancreatic cancer. The device protects the body from exposure to the powerful cancer drug and leads to fewer side effects. The tumor reduction was achieved with a "fourfold decrease" in drug dosage, making it a more focused therapy using less medication. The NDES device was inserted in one of two tumors in the same animal model, and shrinkage was noted in the tumor without the device, indicating that local treatment with immunotherapy activated the immune response to target other tumors.

via Interesting Engineering|

#health #immunotherapy #minimally-invasive