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Image: A new study suggests that focused ultrasound may improve Parkinson’s disease tremor (Photo courtesy of UVA).

Focused Ultrasound Boosts Parkinson's Patients Quality of Life

A new study suggests that focused ultrasound thalamotomy in tremor-dominant Parkinson disease (TDPD) patients can benefit those whom medication fails. More...
27 Nov 2018
Image: The Paragon 28 Lapidus Cut Guide (Photo courtesy of Paragon 28).

Cut Guide System Facilitates Controlled Lapidus Correction

New instrumentation allows surgeons to attain accurate cartilage removal and transverse plane adjustment when treating 1st tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint arthrodesis. More...
26 Nov 2018
Image: Lung electrosurgery treatment can help treat chronic bronchitis (Photo courtesy of Gala Therapeutics).

Rheoplasty System Targets Bronchitis Mucus Plugging

An innovative electrosurgical system targets the cells responsible for mucus hypersecretion in the airways, providing relief to chronic bronchitis patients. More...
21 Nov 2018
Image: Members of Children\'s National run through the procedure used to implant the pacemaker (Photo courtesy of CNHS).

Mini Pacemaker Makes Heart Surgery Easier for Children

A new study describes how a tiny pacemaker, about the size of an almond, leads to shorter surgeries, faster recovery times, and reduced medical costs. More...
20 Nov 2018
Image: Examples of dual mobility hip prostheses (Photo courtesy of Zimmer Biomet).

Dual Mobility Hip Implant Reduces Risk of Dislocation

A new study shows that modular dual mobility (DM) hip implants could reduce the risk of dislocation in patients who need revision surgery. More...
19 Nov 2018
Image: The Endocuff Vision comes in four color-coded sizes (Photo courtesy of Olympus).

Mechanical Attachment Enhances Colonoscopy Effectiveness

A novel device mounted on the tip of a colonoscope enhances mucosal visualization by holding back and unfolding colonic folds. More...
15 Nov 2018
Image: A microscope image of α-synuclein clumps in the appendix (in red) (Photo courtesy of VARI).

Appendectomy May Reduce Parkinson's Disease Risk

A new study suggests that the normal human appendix contains pathogenic forms of α-synuclein, which affect the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). More...
13 Nov 2018
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