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Image: A novel catheter ablation system prevents AF triggering (Photo courtesy of Adagio Medical).

New Catheter Simplifies Persistent AF Cryoablation

A novel persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) cryoablation catheter that relies mostly on anatomical markers eliminates the need for electromagnetic mapping. More...
13 Aug 2019
Image: An old surgical flap technique has been repurposed (Photo courtesy of 123rf.com).

Ancient Flap Technique Helps Repair Patient Skull Base

A novel adaptation of an age-old technique for anterior skull base (ASB) reconstruction can help patients for whom all other treatments have failed. More...
12 Aug 2019

Three Complications Responsible for Half of Noncardiac Surgery Deaths

Major bleeding, myocardial injury, and sepsis account for almost 45% of deaths occurring after noncardiac surgery, according to a new study. More...
06 Aug 2019

Surgical Debridement Sufficient for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

A new study concludes that surgical debridement of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) with osteomyelitis is just as effective as using antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate (CAS) beads. More...
05 Aug 2019
Image: A graphical abstract of the OR AI algorithm (Photo courtesy of UW).

Machine Learning Approach Predicts Surgery Duration

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) based statistical model uses large retrospective datasets to improve estimation of surgical procedures duration. More...
01 Aug 2019

Non-Insulin Diabetes Drugs Mask Surgical Ketoacidosis

A new study warns that sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) can lead to dangerous undetected ketoacidosis in diabetics during surgery, as their blood sugar level remains normal. More...
31 Jul 2019
Image: An integrated technology system advances spine surgery (Photo courtesy of NuVasive).

Integrated Technology Platform Enables Better Spine Surgery

An innovative multiple technology operating room (OR) platform helps surgeons adopt a more efficient and less disruptive minimally invasive surgery (MIS) approach in all spine procedures. More...
30 Jul 2019
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