Tag: Robotic Surgery
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In Focus: Late Detection of Prostate Cancer and the PSA Blood Test
Understanding Why Prostate Cancer Often Surfaces Late Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, yet it remains a disease that many people fear or misunderstand. A key issue is late detection. While some tumors grow slowly and cause few symptoms, others advance quietly until they are harder to treat. Delays in…
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In Focus: Late Detection of Prostate Cancer and the PSA Test Debate
Understanding the PSA Test and Why It Matters Prostate cancer is a leading health concern for men, and early detection can dramatically change outcomes. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test is a common screening tool used to flag potential trouble in the prostate. Yet many men—and some clinicians—are hesitant about routine PSA testing. Concerns about…
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In Focus: Why Men Skip the PSA Blood Test for Prostate Cancer and What Happens Next
Understanding the PSA Test and Early Detection The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test is a simple screening tool designed to help detect potential prostate cancer before symptoms appear. Because the disease can progress quietly, early detection often leads to more treatment options and better outcomes. Yet, many men delay or decline PSA testing for a…
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New AI Enhances View Inside Fusion Energy Systems
AI-Driven diagnostics: a new view into fusion plasma A cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) approach is changing how scientists monitor and control fusion plasma. The Diag2Diag system analyzes data from multiple sensors in a fusion device and generates a synthetic dataset for a different type of diagnostic. In short, AI fills in missing data by learning…
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Why Liver Transplants Belong at Home in the Philippines
A milestone for Philippine healthcare In a landmark moment, The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center completed the Philippines’ first fully robotic liver transplant. A 14-month-old boy became the recipient; his mother donated the living liver segment. The operation marked a new era of local capability, showing that world-class outcomes can be achieved at home.…
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Why High-Stakes Surgeries Should Be Done Here at Home
A Breakthrough That Matters Moments in medicine remind us why we do this work. This year, the Philippine health system marked a turning point when The Medical City expanded its partnership with Rizal Medical Center to perform liver transplants locally. The first patient was a 14‑month‑old child whose mother served as a living donor. The…
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Why high-stakes surgeries should be done here at home
Why high-stakes surgeries belong at home Moments like the recent milestone in Philippine healthcare illuminate why high-stakes surgeries should be performed locally. A 14-month-old boy became the first patient to receive a liver transplant through a partnership between The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center, with his mother serving as the living donor. The donor…
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Breakthrough in Robotic Surgery at Orange Hospital: A Victory for Whistleblower Doctors
In a groundbreaking development for the medical community, whistleblower doctors at Orange Hospital in New South Wales have achieved a significant breakthrough in robotic surgery technology. This victory comes after their brave decision to voice concerns about alarming delays in cancer surgeries and screening processes that jeopardized patient care. For over a year, a group…
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Robotic Surgery Breakthrough at Orange Hospital
In a significant development, whistleblower doctors at a regional New South Wales hospital have achieved a breakthrough with the introduction of robotic surgery. Their persistent advocacy highlighted delays in cancer surgeries, prompting improvements in medical protocols. This advancement is set to enhance patient care drastically, ensuring timely surgical interventions and better health outcomes for those…