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Cervical Fusion System Limits Encroachment on Adjacent-Level Discs

A novel anterior cervical fusion system offers increased screw angulation, longer screw placement, and minimized dissection of the anterior longitudinal ligament.  More...
09 Nov 2014
Image: The dexamethasone punctum plug below a 17.9-mm wide US coin (Photo courtesy of Ocular Therapeutix).

Tear Duct Implant Reduces Pain and Inflammation

A new tear duct implant developed to treat inflammation and pain following cataract surgery could be a reliable alternative to medicated eye drops, according to a new study.  More...
05 Nov 2014
Image: The head of the Alshemari Needle Driver (Photo courtesy of Alshemari Instruments).

Innovative Needle Driver Allows Vertical Suturing

A novel needle driver allows the surgeon to apply sutures vertically, in areas that would be difficult to reach with traditional drivers.   More...
05 Nov 2014
Image: The TransMedics organ care system (OCS) Heart (Photo courtesy of TransMedics).

Organ Care Technology Pivotal in First Dead Heart Transplant

Innovative technology was used to preserve and assess the world's first series of heart transplant procedures from donors after circulatory death.   More...
04 Nov 2014

Simple Test Predicts Sarcoma Wound Healing Complications

A new study reveals that transcutaneous oximetry may be able to predict which patients with soft tissue sarcomas will experience complications while healing from surgery.  More...
04 Nov 2014
Image: The Enluxtra \"Any Wound” self-adaptive dressing (Photo courtesy of OSNovative Systems).

Smart Dressing Treats Chronic Wounds

A self-adaptive dressing for treating chronic wounds provides an optimal healing microenvironment that steers the wound toward healing.  More...
03 Nov 2014

Improved Survival Rates Following Aortic Dissection

A new study reveals that although hospitalization rates for aortic dissection have remained stable, mortality survival rates have improved, particularly in patients undergoing surgical repair.  More...
03 Nov 2014
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