Surgery
Cleveland Clinic study shows surgery outperforms GLP-1 drugs for obesity and diabetes
A Cleveland Clinic study has found that weight-loss surgery provides greater long-term health benefits than GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 10 years, surgery patients experienced lower risks of death, heart problems, kidney disease, and eye damage. The research highlights surgery's advantages even amid advances in obesity drugs.
Magnetic gel aids efficient kidney stone removal in pig tests
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a magnetic gel that coats kidney stone fragments, allowing for their removal in bulk using a magnetic wire. Tested successfully in pigs, the technique aims to reduce tissue damage and the need for repeated surgeries compared to standard methods. Experts praise it as a promising alternative to current procedures.