Bruce Maniscalco

Jun 25, 2024 | wafb.com | Donna Parker |Bruce Maniscalco |Matt Goldschmidt

HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) - A groundbreaking single-incision adrenal surgery is brand new and it's proving to be much faster, resulting in shorter hospital stays. Adrenal problems-from cancer or hormone overproduction-are often discovered while treating something else.

Mar 25, 2024 | wafb.com | Donna Parker |Bruce Maniscalco |Roque Correa

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Fecal incontinence is heartbreakingly embarrassing for those who suffer from it. But now, there's renewed hope with the "Sacral Stim," an implanted, remote-controlled device that sends pulses to the bowel. The device is a life-changer, especially for young people like Kristy Pratt, who endured rectal cancer. The remote-controlled sacral stimulators send electrical signals to weak bowels, giving back control to those with fecal incontinence.

Mar 8, 2024 | wafb.com | Donna Parker |Bruce Maniscalco |Roque Correa

HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) - It's estimated more than 7 million people in the U.S. and Europe will be diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease by 2030. That digestive disease triggers abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anemia. Now, lab research is focused on swallowing a bacterial biosensor that will pinpoint and transmit inflammation information to treat it more effectively.

Mar 5, 2024 | wafb.com | Donna Parker |Bruce Maniscalco |Roque Correa

HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Last year, the number of living kidney donors was roughly four times less than that of deceased donors. They may hesitate because of fear or post-op health concerns. But a new organization, called "Dove," is recruiting more living donors for U.S. veterans who need kidney transplants. David Hardaway was having coffee with a friend when luck sat down right next to him.

Feb 6, 2024 | wafb.com | Donna Parker |Bruce Maniscalco |Roque Correa

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Each year, 40 million Americans undergo an MRI scan. It's the best way for physicians to glimpse inside the body without surgery. It's also critical that the scan quality is crystal clear, and that's why some hospital systems have begun to incorporate AI into the process. When an MRI scans your body, it uses heavy electromagnets as doctors search for early signs of cancer, liver disease, and tumors. Early detection means earlier life-saving treatment.