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For the first time in St. Louis, a robotic arm guides physicians in performing a lung biopsy — and might be key in diagnosing lung cancer earlier

In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous. Once located, a needle pierces the nodule for biopsy.

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Healthy Tips to Help Manage Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes for the Upcoming Holidays

From candied yams to buttery mashed potatoes and creamy green bean casseroles, many Thanksgiving and holiday dishes are carbohydrate-heavy, posing a danger for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes.