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Image: Using a magnetic field, the catheter tip can easily be steered in any direction (Photo courtesy of ETH Zurich)

Magnetically Steerable Catheter to Speed up Stroke Treatment

Researchers have developed a new type of catheter steered by remote control and computer via a magnetic field which will speed up and simplify procedures compared to conventional catheters in the future. More...
22 Jul 2022
Image: ARVIS offers a wearable AR headset to help surgeons accurately place hip and knee implants (Photo courtesy of Enovis)

Real-Time, Hands-Free AR Technology Helps Accurately Place Hip and Knee Implants

An AR surgical guidance system designed specifically to improve both total hip and knee replacement surgery offers orthopedic surgeons a wearable AR headset used during surgery to help accurately place hip and knee implants. More...
20 Jul 2022
Image: A FRJS spun dual chambered ventricle (Photo courtesy of SEAS)

Organ Biofabrication Breakthrough Could Pave Way for Artificial Bioengineered Hearts

Bioengineers have developed the first biohybrid model of human ventricles with helically aligned beating cardiac cells, and have shown that muscle alignment does, in fact, dramatically increases how much blood the ventricle can pump with each contraction. More...
20 Jul 2022
Image: ROTEM sigma thromboelastometry system delivers rapid results at POC (Photo courtesy of Werfen)

Thromboelastometry System Enables Rapid Assessment of Critical Bleeding at POC

For a clear picture of coagulopathy, a novel thromboelastometry system provides at-a-glance assessment of clot firmness and stability, enabling hemostasis optimization, while minimizing blood loss. The result is a reduction in inappropriate transfusions, associated complications and cost—all essential to a successful patient blood management (PBM) program. More...
19 Jul 2022
Image: The 3D-printed, functional surgical fracture table can be built a fraction of what it would normally cost (Photo courtesy of Western Engineering)

3D-Printed Surgical Table Could Make Procedures More Affordable and Accessible

A 3D-printed, functional surgical fracture table built at a fraction of what it would normally cost could have significant impact in the developing world, where the financial burden of medical equipment is a significant barrier to universal access to health care. More...
18 Jul 2022
Image: New anticoagulant platform offers hope for advances for heart surgery, dialysis, other procedures (Photo courtesy of UNC Charlotte)

Biomolecular Anticoagulant Platform Could Revolutionize Heart Surgery

A new biomolecular anticoagulant platform holds promise as a revolutionary advancement over the blood thinners currently used during surgeries and other procedures. More...
18 Jul 2022
Image: My3D Personalized Pelvic Reconstruction system has received 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Onkos Surgical)

Pelvic Reconstruction System Offers Patient-Specific 3D Printed Implants

A new pelvic reconstruction system offers a process that allows surgeons to virtually plan the surgery in advance and delivers a patient specific implant and instruments in a matter of weeks, changing the way patients are treated. More...
15 Jul 2022
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