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Neuro Update
Penn State Health’s Neuro Update highlights the latest innovations in neurology and neurosurgery. See the latest Neuro Updates below.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Using folate and citrate, researchers at Penn State Health have developed the first biodegradable nerve scaffolding
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Jan. 6, 2023
Penn State Health study aims to increase knowledge and use of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease in underserved populations
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Jan. 4, 2023
Penn State Neuroscience Biorepository improves the study of neurological disease and offers new pathways to patient care
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Nov. 1, 2022
Vivistim Paired VNS System transforms future of stroke recovery
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Urology Update
Penn State Health’s Urology Update highlights the latest innovations in Urology. See the latest Urology Updates below.
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May 22, 2023
Studies reveal low incidence of bleeding and other complications following transrectal prostate needle biopsy
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Jan. 3, 2023
New research by investigator at Penn State Health shows patients with certain genitourinary cancers benefit from expanded genetic testing
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Sep. 19, 2022
Breakthrough nuclear medicine treatment helps patients with advanced prostate cancer
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Aug. 3, 2022
New and advanced single port robotic surgery substantially improves outcomes for certain urological conditions
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Cardio Update
Penn State Health’s Cardio Update highlights the latest innovations in cardiology. See the latest Cardio Updates below.
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Jan. 28, 2022
New left ventricular assist system offers a bridge to transplant while reducing risks of traditional left ventricular assist devices
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Jan. 28, 2022
New heart failure treatment offers an alternative to LVAD implantation
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Dec. 28, 2021
NanoSENSE: Using wearable diagnostics to manage heart failure
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Dec. 8, 2021
Titanium plug offers effective alternative for sealing defects after LVAD explantation
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ENT Update
Penn State Health’s ENT Update highlights the latest innovations in ear, nose and throat surgery (otolaryngology). See the latest ENT Updates below.
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Jan. 4, 2023
A large retrospective database study shows a high risk of hypocalcemia in bariatric patients who undergo subsequent thyroidectomy
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Sep. 9, 2022
Penn State Health is first in the region to employ the da Vinci SP to offer improved outcomes on patients with head and neck cancers
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Feb. 14, 2022
Forging ahead: Penn State Health multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Disorders Clinic improves care of patients with facial nerve paralysis
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Feb. 14, 2022
In-office laryngeal laser procedures
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GI Update
Penn State Health’s GI Update highlights the latest innovations in gastroenterology and GI surgery. See the latest GI Updates below.
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Jan. 4, 2023
Sacral nerve stimulation successfully manages fecal incontinence and improves quality of life for patients at Penn State Health
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Dec. 30, 2021
LA1 probiotic strain shows early promise in treatment of IBD
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Nov. 24, 2021
Multidisciplinary IBD conferences bring specialists together to find solutions to complex cases
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Aug. 24, 2021
Stem cell trial seeks new solution for patients with perianal fistula
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Ortho Update
Penn State Health’s Ortho Update highlights the latest innovations in orthopedics. See the latest Ortho Updates below.
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Feb. 13, 2018
Penn State Orthopaedic Surgeons among Nation’s First to Perform Total Ankle Replacement Using Lateral Approach
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Feb. 13, 2018
Pioneering 3-D Bioprinting Research Offers Glimpse into Future Treatment for Cartilage Injury and Osteoarthritis
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Feb. 13, 2018
New Surgical Technique Improves Posterior Instability in Total Shoulder Replacement
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Feb. 17, 2017
Cervical Radiculopathy: Cervical Disc Arthroplasty versus Fusion