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Surgical Techniques

Image: The new Alivio system ventricular catheter and flusher system restores CSF flow (Photo courtesy of Alcyone Lifesciences).

Catheter Flusher Advances Hydrocephalus Treatment

A non-invasive ventricular catheter and flusher system restores or increases cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow in a non-flowing shunt. More...
27 Nov 2017
Image: A novel dynamic drug eluting stent allows arteries to pulsate (Photo courtesy of Elixir Medical).

Transformational Stent Uncages the Unyielding Artery

A novel bioadaptive drug eluting stent (DES) becomes more flexible over time, allowing pulsatile motion to take over the vessel. More...
22 Nov 2017
Image: A miniaturized SCS system helps relieve chronic pain (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Neurostimulation System Offers Personalized Pain Relief

A miniaturized fully implantable spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system provides a non-opioid alternative for people suffering chronic pain. More...
20 Nov 2017

RFA Superior to Steroids for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

A new study shows that cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) provides better pain reduction and functional improvement of knee osteoarthritis (OA) than intra-articular steroid (IAS) injections. More...
16 Nov 2017
Image: An inexpensive photoelectric therapy system can replace invasive surgery (Photo courtesy of Xstrahl).

Low-Cost System Provides an Alternative to Mohs Surgery

A novel photoelectric therapy system provides a pain free, non-surgical alternative for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and superficial keloid lesions. More...
15 Nov 2017
Image: The new head positioning system is designed to facilitate spine procedures (Photo courtesy of Mizuho OSI).

Head Positioning System Promotes Precision Spine Procedures

A novel head positioning system uses electro-mechanical technology to provide optimal operating conditions and site exposure. More...
14 Nov 2017
Image: Pacemakers to be refurbished and used in third-world countries (Photo courtesy Scott Galvin / University of Michigan Photo Services).

Donated Pacemakers Can Be Safely Reused Post-Sterilization

A new study highlights a practical way to provide functioning pacemakers to the multitude of patients that cannot afford a new one. More...
13 Nov 2017
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