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Image: A novel nanofiber coating prevents infections of prosthetic joints (Photo courtesy of Lloyd Miller/ JHU).

Nanofiber Coating Prevents Prosthetic Joint Infections

A novel coating made with antibiotic-releasing nanofibers has the potential to prevent some of the serious bacterial infections related to total joint replacement surgery. More...
15 Nov 2016
Image: The Xience Prime everolimus-eluting stent (Photo courtesy of Abbott).

Cardiac Stents and Bypass Surgery Are Equally Safe and Effective

Drug-eluting stents are as effective as coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery for many patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD), according to a new study. More...
15 Nov 2016
Image: Silicone and saline breast implants side by side (Photo courtesy of Science Photo Library).

Tissue Properties Should Direct Breast Implant Selection

A new study concludes that tissue-based planning (TBP) is the superior approach to primary breast augmentation implant size selection. More...
11 Nov 2016
Image: A robotic assistant helps position interventional needles (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IPA).

Robotic Assistant Helps Position Interventional Needles

An innovative robotic arm can help clinicians precisely position interventional needles at the optimal insertion point. More...
11 Nov 2016
Image: The Flex Robotic System for minimally invasive surgery (Photo courtesy of Medrobotics).

Robot-Assisted Platform Advances Colorectal Surgical Procedures

A robot-assisted system offers an affordable, easy-to-use, and highly mobile platform for performing minimally invasive treatments in confined spaces. More...
09 Nov 2016

High-Frequency SCS Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes

Patients with severe back and leg pain benefit more from high-frequency 10 kilohertz (HF10) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) than conventional low-frequency SCS, according to a new study. More...
09 Nov 2016
Image: Bioceramic screw nail implants bond with bone (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IFAM).

Bioceramic Surgical Screw Implants Bond with Bone

A new bioceramic implant screw nail, dubbed a “scrail,” is made of calcium phosphate, which greatly resembles the composition of bone material. More...
08 Nov 2016
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