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Colonoscopy Complication Rates Vary Among Hospitals

A new quality measure that uses follow-up hospital visits should be used track variations in colonoscopy quality among outpatient facilities, according to a new study.  More...
02 Mar 2016
Image: Woundclot Hemostatic Gauze (Photo courtesy of Core Scientific Creations).

Liquid-Absorbing Gauze Clots Wounds in Seconds

Innovative hemostatic gauze dissolves on site to manage bleeding from a variety of external wounds and traumatic injuries, as well as lacerations and abrasions.  More...
28 Feb 2016

Stents Equal Surgery for Reducing Stroke Risk

Endarterectomy and stenting for correcting atherosclerosis in the carotid artery are equally effective in reducing the long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.  More...
28 Feb 2016

Same-Day Discharge Safe for Minimally Invasive Myomectomy

Discharging women on the same day of undergoing minimally invasive myomectomy appears to be a safe option, according to a new study.  More...
24 Feb 2016

Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Could Cause Heart Attack

Stimulation of the vagus nerve as part of intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery can result in severe cardiac complications, according to two new case reports.   More...
24 Feb 2016

Freezing Nerves Before Knee Replacement Surgery Improves Outcomes

A new study concludes that freezing sensory nerves prior to total knee arthroplasty together with traditional pain management approaches significantly improves patient outcomes.    More...
22 Feb 2016
Image: Cross-section of the photo-activated area of dyed porcine skin with a planar PTB waveguide (Photo courtesy of the University of St. Andrews).

Fiber-Optic Technology Helps Heal Wounds Faster

A new technique helps deliver light deeper into human tissue, potentially healing wounds faster and treating tumors more efficiently.  More...
21 Feb 2016
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