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Surgical Techniques

Image: The Therapy Cool Flex ablation catheter (Photo courtesy of Irvine Biomedical).

RF Ablation Catheter Treats Cardiac Arrhythmia

An innovative open irrigated ablation catheter treats atrial flutter by destroying sections of cardiac tissue responsible for the arrhythmias.  More...
03 Feb 2014
Image: Cranium image reconstructed from CT scans (Photo courtesy of the North Carolina State University).

CT Scans Could Bolster Forensic Database to Identify Unknown Remains

New findings revealed that data from CT scans can be incorporated into a growing forensic database to help determine the ancestry and sex of unidentified human remains. These findings may also have clinical applications for craniofacial surgeons.   More...
30 Jan 2014
Image: Validating the pressure sensor in an animal model: Feedback on the severity of the applied pressure shows a dark red warning threshold (c) at 30-mmHg lateral pressure (Photo courtesy of Boston Children’s Hospital).

Skin-Like Material Protect Tissues During Endoscopy Procedures

Novel pressure-sensing polymer technology could improve pressure feedback during endoscopy as a means for minimizing collateral tissue damage, claims a new study.  More...
30 Jan 2014
Image: The Inspire UAS device (Photo courtesy of Inspire Medical Systems).

Implanted Device Reduces Sleep Apnea Episodes

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea that used a new implanted device had an approximately 70% reduction in OSA severity, according to a new study.   More...
29 Jan 2014
Image: The TRUMPF TruVidia 3D in-light 3D camera (Photo courtesy of TRUMPF).

3D Camera Documents Operating Room Procedures

A new three-dimensional camera provides surgical staff with a realistic view of what is going on at the operating table.   More...
29 Jan 2014
Image: The ReSure Sealant (Photo courtesy of Ocular Therapeutix).

Ocular Gel Seals Corneal Incision After Cataract Surgery

An innovative gel sealant could replace stitches for stopping fluid leakage through the incision used for intraocular lens placement in adults.   More...
29 Jan 2014
Image: The acWire guidewire in place after deployment (Photo courtesy of MediValve).

Deformable Guidewire Facilitates Accurate Heart Valve Placement

A novel malleable guidewire helps position prosthetic valves during transcatheter heart-valve implantation with greater precision.  More...
28 Jan 2014
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