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Confused with Cervical Spondylosis? Delaying Treatment Can Lead to Quadriplegia! Fortunately, There’s This New Technology
The orthopedic team has successfully performed minimally invasive posterior intermuscular approach internal fixation surgery for the upper cervical spine, which is one of the most minimally invasive upper cervical spine technologies in the world. It can greatly reduce intraoperative muscle damage and blood loss, allowing patients to get out of bed and move around soon after the operation.
Elva Chen
Jan 145 min read


Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview
Minimally invasive surgery For Lung Cancer has achieved major breakthroughs. Assisted by thoracoscopy, it only requires a small incision of 3 cm. It reduces the need for blood transfusion—95% of patients do not require transfusion. The operation time is shortened to within 2 hours, and the hospital stay is reduced from two weeks to one week. It improves the radicality of the surgery, increasing the 5-year survival rate by 6% and significantly enhancing the quality of life.
Elva Chen
Dec 28, 20256 min read


Embarrassing Troubles for Men… One Surgery Solves Two Problems
Understand the Truth About Gynecomastia
Many patients initially think they simply have fat on their chests. They try fitness and dieting but find that the "fat lumps" persist stubbornly. In fact, gynecomastia is caused by benign hyperplasia of mammary glands or adipose tissue, while simple obesity (pseudo-gynecomastia) is due to fat accumulation.
Elva Chen
Dec 20, 20253 min read


"King of Blood Cancers" Hard to Treat and Prone to Relapse? Zhejiang Second Hospital's Self-Developed Upgraded CAR-NK Cell Therapy Strikes Back!
Novel cell therapy shows potential: As an emerging cellular immunotherapy method, CAR-NK cell therapy can still be effective in patients who have failed CAR-T treatment. With mild CRS (cytokine release syndrome) reaction and good safety, it provides a new treatment option for refractory and relapsed patients and is expected to become an important treatment direction for such patients in the future;
Elva Chen
Dec 18, 20255 min read


Unveiling Multiple Myeloma: From "The Great Mimicker" to a Controllable Chronic Disease
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological malignancy worldwide and the third most common in China. It originates from plasma cells in the bone marrow, which are "immune warriors" that normally synthesize antibodies to fight infection. When these cells become malignant, they proliferate uncontrollably, crowding out healthy cells and destroying bone and kidney functions. Due to its insidious onset and diverse symptoms, the misdiagnosis rate is as high as 50%
Elva Chen
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Another World First: Chinese Doctors Successfully "Cure" Diabetes!
On September 25, the research team led by Shen Zhongyang and Wang Shusen from Tianjin First Central Hospital, together with Deng Hongkui's team from Peking University/Changping Laboratory, published a landmark paper in the top journal Cell. For the first time globally, they achieved clinical functional cure of type 1 diabetes through innovative stem cell-derived islet transplantation. The patient no longer required exogenous insulin therapy during the 1-year follow-up period.
Elva Chen
Dec 10, 20256 min read


Emerging Frontiers in Diabetes Therapy: A US-China Comparison of Cell and Gene-Based Approaches
The field of diabetes cell and gene therapy exhibits a development landscape where the United States and China possess distinct advantages:
1. The United States maintains leadership in original technology. 2. China holds advantages in the speed of clinical translation and patient resources. 3. International cooperation and complementarity are key for the future.
Elva Chen
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Base Editing Therapy Emerges as a New Direction: China's One-Time Cure Solution for Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited hemolytic anemia caused by globin gene defects. First discovered along the Mediterranean coast, it derives its name from this region. Its core characteristic is impaired hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis due to globin gene mutations, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and ultimately chronic anemia of varying severity.
Elva Chen
Nov 26, 20257 min read


Commentary | CMICS: The Leap and Rebalancing of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery in China — A Structural Revolution
Over the past six years, China’s minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery has achieved a leap from concept popularization to system restructuring at an astonishing pace: technological boundaries are expanding, regional gaps are narrowing, and the disciplinary structure is rebalancing. This is a quiet yet profound revolution, a transformation reshaping the fates of patients nationwide.
Elva Chen
Nov 23, 20256 min read


Wang Jian'an from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Successfully Performed Two TEER Surgeries at the National Medical Research Center for Cardiology of the Russian Federation
Team of Academician Wang Jian'an from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Successfully Performed Two Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair Surgeries at the National Medical Research Center for Cardiology of the Russian Federation
Elva Chen
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Russian Patient Travels to China for Medical Treatment: Large, Long-Tunnel PFO Treated with MemoSorb® Bioabsorbable Occluder
The procedure was performed percutaneously under DSA and ICE guidance. Post-procedure ultrasound confirmed the bioabsorbable PFO occluder had good morphology and position, complete closure with no residual shunt, no pericardial effusion, and no adverse reactions before or after closure, indicating successful closure.
Elva Chen
Nov 17, 20254 min read


"Dual-Line Offensive": Proton Therapy Simultaneously "Snipes" Dual Cancer Foci in Prostate and Rectum, Significant Tumor Shrinkage in Man in His Sixties
In pursuit of proton therapy, Mr. C came to Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center . During examinations, abnormal thickening of his rectal wall was also discovered. Further colonoscopy and pathology results ultimately confirmed he had a second primary cancer: a rectosigmoid junction tumor.
Elva Chen
Nov 15, 20254 min read


Precision "Dual-Incision" Strategy Skillfully Resolves Challenging Recurrent Meningioma
One month ago, Ms. Li began experiencing symptoms including numbness on the left side of her face, veering to the left while walking, and occasional choking while eating. The progression of the disease caused Ms. Li significant anxiety, leading her to return to the Neurosurgery Department at Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital.
Elva Chen
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Leveraging the CIIE |Fosun Chancheng Hospital Introduces New International Therapy for Advanced Breast Cancer, Attracts International Patient
At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Foshan Chancheng Hospital (hereinafter "Foshan Chancheng Hospital") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SciClone Pharmaceuticals, deepening the clinical application of the oral SERD (Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader) drug, Elacestrant, for treating advanced breast cancer. As the first designated medical institution in Foshan under the "Greater Bay Area Drug and Medical Device Connect" policy, this oral medicatio
Elva Chen
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Chinese Doctors Set New Record! Tumor Disappears in 84-Year-Old Pancreatic Cancer Patient
Ms. Zhu never imagined that at the age of 84, she would undergo such a "record-breaking" surgery. Doctors removed her entire pancreas, spleen, and gallbladder, reconstructed her gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels, and simultaneously performed an autologous islet transplantation.
Elva Chen
Nov 9, 20259 min read


Advantages of Choosing CyberKnife for Lung Tumors: A Radiation Oncologist's In-Depth Explanation & How It Achieves Sub-Millimeter Precision
CyberKnife is the world's first automated robotic radiosurgery system, perfectly embodying Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) principles. It delivers high-precision, personalized treatment solutions suitable for most solid tumors throughout the body.
Elva Chen
Nov 8, 20253 min read


Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Critical Care Medicine Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)
China's Top 10 Critical Care Medicine Hospitals,like Peking Union & Zhongda excel in sepsis care, AI monitoring & ECMO technology. Critical care advancements have reduced ICU mortality by 28% since 2018.
Elva Chen
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Can Men Also Develop Breasts?
Gynecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, caused by estrogen-androgen imbalance. Common in infants, teens, and older men, it can involve glandular tissue, fat, or both. While often a cosmetic concern, it may cause distress. Treatments include medication or surgery (liposuction/excision) if persistent. Effective correction is achievable.
Elva Chen
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Hospital Guide: Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - A Premier Pediatric Medical Center in Western China
A national tertiary Grade A pediatric hospital and National Regional Medical Center for Children, CHCMU leads Southwest China’s pediatric care. It has 2 campuses (Yuzhong, Liangjiang) with 2,480 beds, handling 3.7M+ annual outpatient visits.
Equipped with 3.0T MRI, DSA, ECMO, and HIFU, it excels in precise diagnosis/treatment—from neonatal ICU to complex surgeries. Its 10 national key specialties include Neonatology, Pediatric Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, and Rheumatology.
Troy Chen
Sep 28, 20254 min read


Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Rare Disease Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)
China's Top 10 Rare Disease Hospitals In 2023 Fudan Rankings,Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Elva Chen
Sep 20, 20252 min read
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