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Image: A photo of the medical device prototype (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Metal Stents or Staples That Disintegrate On Demand Could Eliminate Surgical Procedures

Researchers have taken advantage of a phenomenon that leads to fractures in metal to design medical devices such as stents that could be used inside the body and then safely broken down on demand when no longer needed. More...
10 Nov 2022
Image: New materials could enable longer-lasting implantable batteries (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Longer-Lasting Pacemaker Batteries Could Help Avoid Replacement Surgery

Researchers have come up with a way to increase the useful lifetime of nonrechargeable, or “primary,” batteries which are used for essential applications. Replacing the battery in a pacemaker or other medical implant requires a surgical procedure, so any increase in the longevity of their batteries could have a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. More...
09 Nov 2022
Image: An AI tool has been further refined to identify hard to spot ‘flat’ polyps (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

AI Tool Detects Hard to Spot Cancerous Lesions in Colon

Scientists have further refined an AI tool to identify hard to spot flat polyps, that - when left untreated - can become highly aggressive and are a major cause of colorectal (bowel) cancer. More...
09 Nov 2022
Image: A new study suggests it’s time to rethink how we treat atrial fibrillation (Photo courtesy of UBC)

Early Intervention with Catheter Cryoablation Can Halt Disease Progression in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

A new study shows that cryoballoon catheter ablation (cryoablation), a minimally invasive procedure that involves guiding a small tube into the heart to kill problematic tissue with cold temperatures, can halt disease progression in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). More...
09 Nov 2022
Image: The Gen II NUVIS single-use, 4K, battery-operated cordless arthroscope (Photo courtesy of Integrated Endoscopy)

First-Of-Its-Kind 4K Endoscope for Arthroscopic Surgical Procedures Launched Globally

A first-of-its-kind 4K endoscope designed for use in arthroscopic surgical procedures is revolutionizing the market by delivering 4K optics in a single-use device – providing first-time quality for every procedure. More...
07 Nov 2022
Image: After the postoperative monitoring period, the resorbable pacing leads slowly degrade in the body (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer Society)

Resorbable Pacing Leads Can Significantly Reduce Risk After Cardiac Surgery

Researchers are developing resorbable pacing leads that can significantly reduce risk factors after cardiac surgery. In the future, bioresorbable leads that can be left in the body and then disappear by resorption after a defined period are expected to replace conventional leads. More...
04 Nov 2022
Image: A durable coating for medical devices that is activated by light provides on-demand disinfection (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Innovative Light-Triggered Coating for Medical Devices Fights Bacterial Infections

Researchers have developed a durable coating for medical devices which is activated by light, providing on-demand disinfection to destroy bacterial biofilms which may result in infections and pose a serious threat to public health and economy, causing worldwide morbidity. More...
03 Nov 2022
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The Surgical techniques channel of HospiMedica keeps the reader informed about the latest in cardiac procedures, transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, wound care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmology, and additional related fields.