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Cataract surgery on Mars? Scientists test eye implants in space

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Watch: How holograms, VR and AI are transforming surgery

Could virtual organs make high-risk surgeries safer? Surgeons can explore 3D models of patients’ organs through VR goggles, cutting into the model with virtual tools.

Healthcare

In world-first, UK and US surgeons perform remote stroke operation

The doctors said the successful demonstration indicates that many more stroke patients could benefit from the potentially life-saving surgery.

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UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

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UK warns against dangerous trend of cosmetic leg-lengthening surgery

The UK's NHS has warned that the procedure can, in some cases, cause permanent disability.

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First remote robotic surgery at 4,500 metres completed in China

Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level.

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This Ukrainian war veteran lost all his limbs. Now he’s driving again

With state-of-the-art prosthetics and a lot of work in rehabilitation, Mykola Shot has regained much of his independence and mobility.

Healthcare

German woman rid of cancer after new double-lung transplant surgery

The surgery method could offer new hope for some late-stage cancer patients who are out of other options.

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US drug regulator approves new non-addictive pain pill

The drug offered more relief than a placebo in clinical trials, though it does not appear more effective than other pain medicines.

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Why having a stressed surgeon could mean a more successful surgery

The research suggests there’s an optimal level of stress that helps experienced surgeons perform.

Brazil

Brazil's President Lula in intensive care after brain surgery

Back in October, the Brazilian leader cancelled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after he suffered a fall at home.

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Conjoined twins successfully separated at US hospital

The twins celebrated their first birthday about a month after being successfully separated.

Healthcare

Which are the most common operations surgeons perform in EU hospitals?

When it comes to operations, these are the most common surgical procedures undertaken in hospitals across the European Union.

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Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigma

They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.

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Nursing shortages linked to higher risk of patient death, study finds

Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK looked into the impact of nurse understaffing on patient outcomes.

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein in intensive care after emergency heart surgery

The jailed movie mogul was said to be a "train wreck" health wise earlier this year and has used a wheelchair at recent court hearings. He was in custody in New York while awaiting a retrial in Manhattan that is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 November.

Health news

Robot-assisted kidney surgery performed for the first time on UK child

The device has been trialled on adults for three years and demonstrated faster recovery times, less postoperative pain, and less time in the hospital.