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The Nexus integrated ultrasonic surgical platform (Photo courtesy of Misonix).

Ultrasonic Surgical Platform Integrates Minimally Invasive Therapeutics

A new ultrasonic surgical platform combines cutting, debridement, and aspiration tools into one unified system. Read more
20 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques
The PBM cobot applies targeted laser therapy to pain hot spots (Photo courtesy of Swinburne Institute of Technology).

Robotic System Automates Chronic Pain Therapy

A new collaborative robot system can automatically treat back, neck, and head chronic pain caused by soft tissue injury. Read more
20 Jun 2019 | Patient Care
A new study claims that peritoneal dialysis reduces volume overload (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Volume Overload in Dialysis Patients Impacts Survival

Volume overload, which is present before the start of peritoneal dialysis (PD), is associated with increased risk of death, according to a new study. Read more
19 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
A child with Kabuki Syndrome (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia).

Artificial Intelligence Helps Detect Rare Diseases

A new study suggests that an artificial intelligence (AI) neural network can be used to automatically combine portrait photos and genetic data to diagnose rare diseases more efficiently. Read more
18 Jun 2019 | AI
Tiny microneedles help analyze ISF biomarkers (Photo courtesy of ACS).

Microneedle Skin Patch Collects Fluid for Diagnostic Testing

A new study describes how a paper-based skin patch that contains tiny needles painlessly collects interstitial fluid (ISF) for biomarker analysis. Read more
18 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
The “dizzy cam” goggles developed by Dr. Welgampola (Photo courtesy of Neurology).

Vestibular Event Monitor Provides Accurate Vertigo Diagnosis

Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals that record spontaneous and positional nystagmus eye movements may rapidly and accurately diagnose vertigo, claims a new study. Read more
17 Jun 2019 | Health IT
Research suggests that gallstone presence may increase the risk of stroke (Photo courtesy of 123RF).

Gall Bladder Removal May Reduce Stroke Risk

A new study concludes that cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) may help lower stroke risk in patients with gallstones. Read more
17 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques
A new study claims active surveillance of prostate cancer is rarely successful (Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto).

Low Compliance Rates Hinder PC Active Surveillance

Only one in six men who choose active surveillance (AS) instead of immediate treatment for early stage prostate cancer (PC) actually undergo monitoring, claims a new study. Read more
17 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
A new percutaneous device is designed to stimulate cranial nerves to temper IBS pain (Photo courtesy of IHS).

Cranial Nerve Stimulator Relieves Abdominal Pain

A new non-surgical device sends gentle electrical impulses into cranial nerve bundles located around the ear to reduce the abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Read more
17 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: A gait training device helps stroke survivor’s rehabilitation (Photo courtesy of ReWalk).

Assistive Robotic Therapy Aids Stroke Survivors Gait

A soft exoskeleton suit adaptively synchronizes with a patient's natural gait to facilitate functional gait training activities. Read more
13 Jun 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A new study claims that facial recognition can help identify ICU patients at risk (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Facial Recognition Continuously Monitors ICU Patients

A new study evaluates an automated system that uses facial recognition technology to continuously monitor the safety of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Read more
12 Jun 2019 | Health IT
Image: Michigan Medicine surgeons examining an intraoperative perfusion angiogram (Photo courtesy of Leisa Thompson/ Michigan Medicine).

Intraoperative Angiography Predicts Laryngectomy Complications

Intraoperative angiography can be used to evaluate hypoperfusion and potential pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) formation in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy, according to a new study. Read more
12 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques

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Smartphone App Detects Pediatric Middle Ear Infections

A novel application detects middle ear fluids using the speaker of a smartphone to emit sound and the microphone to analyze its echo from the eardrum. Developed at the University of Washington (UW;... Read more

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