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Image: An MRI of titanium pedicle screws (L) and CarboClear pedicle screws (R) (Photo courtesy of CarboFix).

Carbon Fiber Implants Beneficial for Oncological Patients

A novel carbon fiber pedicle screw system restores the integrity of the spinal column in patients with advanced-stage cancer in whom life expectancy is too short to permit fusion. Read more
15 Oct 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study shows gastric banding and metformin offer similar benefits for diabetes (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Gastric Banding Equals Metformin in Slowing Diabetes Onset

A new study shows that gastric banding and metformin have a similar effect on β-cell function in adults with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or mild type 2 diabetes (T2D). Read more
15 Oct 2018 | Critical Care
Image: A compact endoscope reprocessor improves efficiency (Photo courtesy of Olympus Medical).

Automated Endoscope Reprocessor Reduces Human Error Risk

A new tabletop endoscope reprocessor removes some of the manual disinfection steps involved, improving overall efficiency. Read more
15 Oct 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The Nuvaira lung denervation system and dNerva dual cooled RFA catheter (Photo courtesy of Nuvaira).

Targeted Airway Ablation Reduces COPD Exacerbations

Symptoms of persistent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be significantly reduced when obstructed airways are opened by targeted lung denervation (TLD), claims a new study. Read more
11 Oct 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: An international collaboration aims to safeguard medical devices from cybersecurity threats (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

International Collaboration to Focus on Medical Cybersecurity

The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF; Canberra, Australia), a global congregation of health agencies, is launching a cybersecurity harmonization working group to develop criteria for medical device cybersecurity standards. Read more
10 Oct 2018 | Health IT
Image: The Neovasc hourglass-shaped reducer system (Photo courtesy of Neovasc).

Implantable Mesh Device Treats Refractory Angina

Using a procedure similar to a coronary stent implantation, a novel stent addresses refractory angina (RA) by narrowing the coronary sinus, creating backflow pressure into the heart. Read more
10 Oct 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The CareFit Slim LCD cart (Photo courtesy of Ergotron).

Mobile Digital Carts Put Patients and Caregivers First

New ultra-lean workspace carts offer a customizable design that eases caregiver mobility and improves ergonomics in the care setting. Read more
10 Oct 2018 | Patient Care
Image: BioPeneExtruding gel with UV light for photo-polymerization (Photo courtesy of University of Melbourne).

Hydrogel Injections Customize Cartilage Repair

A novel bioprinting device can build three-dimensional (3D) bioscaffolds capable of regenerating deficient cartilage tissue, according to a new study. Read more
09 Oct 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A ventilation bag add-on device helps resuscitate asphyxiated newborn babies (Photo courtesy of Philips Healthcare).

Innovative Resuscitation Device Helps Reduce Neonatal Mortality

An add-on device for conventional neonatal bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitators can help caregivers resuscitate asphyxiated newborn babies. Read more
09 Oct 2018 | Critical Care
Image: A new study asserts that future medical education should include AI and machine learning (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

AI Essential for Educating Next Generation of Medical Professionals

A new viewpoint study suggests that educating the next generation of medical professionals with the right machine learning (ML) techniques will enable them to become part of the emerging data science revolution. Read more
08 Oct 2018 | Health IT
Image: A new study claims a hybrid OR can reduce lung cancer diagnosis and response time (Photo courtesy of MCG).

Hybrid Operating Room Streamlines Lung Cancer Treatment

A new study describes how integration of cone-beam computed tomography (CT) scanning and hybrid operation room (OR) technology has caused a paradigm shift in thoracic surgery. Read more
08 Oct 2018 | Surgical Techniques

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DeepMind Masters Retinal Disease Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately detect 53 kinds of sight-threatening retinopathy at least as effectively as experts, claims a new study. Researchers at Google DeepMind (London, United Kingdom),... Read more

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Hospital Privacy Curtains May Shroud Resistant Bacteria

A new study suggests that hospital privacy curtains can pose a serious threat to patient safety by harboring resistant bacteria. Researchers at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Canada) and the... Read more

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Image: A surgical implant resembling a car jack restores VCFs (Photo courtesy of Stryker).

Expansion System Stabilizes and Restores Vertebral Body

A novel spinal implant provides a fully controlled and comprehensive solution for the reduction of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). The Stryker (Kalamazoo, MI, USA) SpineJack... Read more

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Image: DCE-MRI every six months helps detect invasive breast cancer earlier (Photo courtesy of Fred Pineda/ UCM).

Bi-Annual MRI Preferred for Breast Cancer Mutation Carriers

A new study suggests that intensive surveillance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) twice a year detects invasive breast cancer better that mammograms.... Read more

Patient Care

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Spinal Decompression System Treats Lumbar Back Pain
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Image: The new Apple Watch can take an ECG (Photo courtesy of Apple).

New Apple Watch Includes Built-in ECG

The latest iteration of the Apple (Cupertino, CA, USA) Watch, the Series 4, includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, officially classifying it as a medical device capable of alerting its user to abnormal... Read more

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Patient Health Information Frequently Shared Electronically

The most common electronically sent and received types of patient health information (PHI) include laboratory results and medication lists, claims a new report. For the report, researchers at the U.... Read more

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New Children’s Hospital Transforms California Healthcare
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Orthopedics Centre of Excellence Planned for Guy’s Hospital
Image: An NFER system allows researchers to track nurses\' movements in real time (Photo courtesy of Jung Hyup Kim/ MU).

Nurse Tracking System Improves Hospital Workflow

An innovative system uses a combination of manual observation and non-intrusive tracking sensors to track intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in real time. Developed at the University of Missouri (MU;... Read more

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Image: Stryker has entered an agreement to acquire Invuity for approximately USD 190 million (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Stryker Corporation to Acquire Invuity

Stryker Corporation (Kalamazoo, MI, USA) has entered into a definitive agreement with Invuity, Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA), to acquire all of its outstanding shares for USD 7.40 per share in cash, implying... Read more

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