Thoracic surgery — the treatment of diseases of the lungs, airways and chest — has changed more in the last 30 years than in the century before it. For patients, that evolution now means smaller ...

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is around 56% when it is detected while the cancer is still localized. But few cancers are caught at this early stage. To improve survival rates and patient ...

Introduction Both tailed coils and suture anchors are purpose-designed materials for preoperatively localizing pulmonary nodules (PNs). Their comparative clinical performance and safety profiles, ...

Coronary artery disease — or CAD — is a heart disease that’s often treated with medications as well as lifestyle and dietary changes. If your condition worsens, your doctor might suggest percutaneous ...

An atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery (blood vessel). Removing this plaque allows blood to flow more freely through the artery. An atherectomy treats ...

You can activate the advanced targeting controls by spending a Skill Point on the Targeting Control Systems skill in the Tech category. There are four tiers you can unlock in this skill node: Image ...

Current regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence-based clinical decision support (AICDS) are insufficient to ensure safety, effectiveness, and equity at the bedside. The oversight of clinical ...

Periodontal disease is a common infection around the teeth, starting as gingivitis with red or bleeding gums. Symptoms can include bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth. Treatment often starts ...