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Ozone Injection Improves Knee Osteoarthritis Functionality

Injecting ozone gas into the knee reduces pain and improves functioning and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a new study.  More...
16 Nov 2015

Smoking Cessation Before Surgery Shows Reduced Benefit

Patients who quit smoking within a month of surgery to treat lung cancer had more complications than those with a longer time off tobacco and those who had never smoked, according a new study.  More...
11 Nov 2015
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Workhorse Guide Wire Provides Superior Torque

A new generation of coronary guide wires offer enhanced torque response and optimized tactile feel through complex vascular anatomies.  More...
09 Nov 2015
Image: Using the CholeVision dedicated laparoscopic tool during cholecystectomy (Photo courtesy of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel).

Illumination Tool Reduces Gallbladder Removal Risk

A novel imaging solution utilizes back-lit illumination of the biliary tree to reduce the risk of injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.   More...
08 Nov 2015
Image: The Coldplay Focal Cryoballoon Ablation System (Photo courtesy of C2 Therapeutics).

Cryoballoon System Simplifies Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus

A new cryoablation system for the treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus uses extreme cold to precisely destroy diseased tissue, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.  More...
04 Nov 2015
Image: The KinematX midcarpal modular wrist hemiarthroplasty implant (Photo courtesy of Extremity Medical).

New Wrist Implant Could Alleviate Painful Arthritis

A new partial wrist replacement could offer better movement than traditional implants for people seeking relief from painful wrist arthritis.  More...
04 Nov 2015
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Ventricular Assist Technology Supports Cardiac Patients

An advanced left ventricular assist system supports the management of patients with advanced stage heart failure.   More...
02 Nov 2015
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