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Image: The prototype pacemaker is made of a specially engineered membrane (Photo courtesy of University of Chicago)

Ultra-Thin, Light-Controlled Pacemaker Regulates Heartbeats

Researchers have developed a novel wireless device that derives its power from light and can be implanted to control cardiovascular or neural functions in the body. More...
22 Feb 2024
Image: Intravascular ultrasound provides a more accurate and specific picture of the coronary arteries (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Intravascular Imaging Significantly Improves Outcomes in Cardiovascular Stenting Procedures

A new study has found that using intravascular imaging to guide stent placement during percutaneous coronary intervention enhances patient survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events. More...
22 Feb 2024
Image: Endovascular thrombectomy has been found to be beneficial for large ischemic stroke (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Endovascular Thrombectomy Improves Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Large Ischemic Stroke

A new study has found that endovascular thrombectomy can improve clinical outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke and large cores as compared with medical management. More...
21 Feb 2024
Image: Live clinical cases have been completed with the KRONOS biopsy closure device (Photo courtesy of Single Pass)

Groundbreaking Cauterization Device to Revolutionize Field Of Biopsy Closure

A groundbreaking cautery device can prevent or halt bleeding during co-axial biopsy procedures and is especially beneficial in biopsies of the liver, kidney, lungs, and breasts. More...
21 Feb 2024
Image: A new bonding method enables instant and effective adhesion of hydrogels (Photo courtesy of Wyss Institute)

New Glue Seals Vascular Injuries and Prevents Unwanted Internal Surgical Adhesions

A new bonding method that enables instant and effective adhesion of hydrogels has the potential to significantly advance new biomaterial solutions for various unmet clinical needs. More...
20 Feb 2024
Image: Researchers have demonstrated potential for saving infected prosthetic joints in human patients (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Magnetic Fields Kill Bacteria Infecting Medical Implants

A novel, non-invasive method developed to eliminate biofilm from metal implants could reduce the risk of bacterial infection arising in implantable orthopedic devices. More...
19 Feb 2024
Image: Microrobots piloted by a magnetic field can treat liver cancer (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

MRI-Guided Microscopic Robots Eliminate Liver Tumors

A novel approach for treating liver tumors that uses magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI device could revolutionize interventional radiology approaches used to treat liver cancers. More...
19 Feb 2024
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