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Image: Schematic diagram of the proposed glove system hardware (Photo courtesy of Nature Communications)

Stretchable Glove for Precise Hand Motion Detection to Find Application in Remote Surgical Robots

A stretchable glove that can accurately estimate the lengths of finger bones and the angles of joints opens up new possibilities in areas such as remote surgery, control of humanoid robot hands, and virtual and augmented reality applications. More...
31 Jul 2024
Image: A 3D printed blood vessel. (Photo courtesy of N. Radacsi, University of Edinburgh)

3D-Printed Blood Vessels Could Improve Outcomes for Heart Bypass Patients

Strong, flexible, gel-like tubes developed through innovative 3D printing technology could improve heart bypass surgery outcomes, replacing the human and synthetic veins currently used to divert blood flow, experts say. More...
29 Jul 2024
Image: Fixation screws for ligament to bone repair (Photo courtesy of 4D Medicine)

Novel Biomaterial Platform Opens Up New Possibilities for Implants and Devices

A patent-protected resorbable photocurable resin based on unique polycarbonate urethane chemistry could free resorbable medical device design from historic constraints and overcome the clinical performance issues of currently available materials More...
26 Jul 2024
Image: VGT-309 is a tumor-targeted fluorescent imaging agent that enables surgeons to see previously undetected or difficult-to-find tumors in real-time (Photo courtesy of Vergent Bioscience)

Novel Fluorescent Imaging Agent Helps Surgeons Visualize Missed Lung Tumors

A new study has shown that a novel tumor-targeted fluorescent imaging agent enables surgeons to better see and remove tumor tissues that are typically missed using standard surgical approaches. More...
24 Jul 2024
Image: Electronic prompt for surgeons may reduce breast cancer overtreatment (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

EHR–Based Nudge Intervention for Surgeons to Reduce Breast Cancer Overtreatment

A new prompt, or ‘nudge’ integrated within the electronic health record system can alert surgeons about older patients with early-stage breast cancer who could be at risk for unnecessary lymph node surgery. More...
23 Jul 2024
Image: The SIRA RFA electrosurgical device designed specifically for patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery (Photo courtesy of Innoblative Designs)

Novel Electrosurgical Device Could Be a Game-Changer for Breast Cancer Treatment

A novel breakthrough device allows surgeons to address potential residual cancer in the lumpectomy cavity at the time of the initial procedure, eliminating the need for patients to undergo subsequent radiation therapy or reoperation. More...
22 Jul 2024
Image: The ExcelsiusFlex and ACTIFY 3D Total Knee System have been granted FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Globus Medical)

New Robotic Navigation Platform Provides Surgeons Best-In-Class Solution for Orthopedic Treatment

Globus Medical has secured 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA for ExcelsiusFlex, its new robotic navigation platform tailored for total knee arthroplasty applications, and for its ACTIFY 3D Total Knee System, the latest advancement in implant technology. More...
19 Jul 2024
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