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Image: The Medrobotics Flex System used in the oropharynx (Photo courtesy of Medrobotics).

Surgical Snake Technology Extends Surgeons Reach

A snake-like endoscope enables surgeons to gain access to challenging anatomy, such as that encountered in otolaryngology procedures.  More...
01 Apr 2014
Image: The EndoCoice Fuse system control panel (Photo courtesy of Endochoice).

Full Spectrum Endoscopy Detects Significantly More Polyps

A pivotal comparison study shows that full spectrum endoscopy dramatically outperforms standard forward-viewing colonoscopy More...
31 Mar 2014

Removing Part of the Skull Saves Older Stroke Patients

A new study reveals that hemicraniectomy in stroke patients older than 60 with life-threatening brain edema cuts mortality rate by more than half compared with conservative treatment.   More...
30 Mar 2014
Image: Surgical screws derived from silkworm silk protein (Photo courtesy of Tufts University).

Silk-Based Surgical Implants Repair Broken Bones

A new study shows that fixation devices derived from silkworm silk are potentially attractive alternatives to metal and synthetic-based systems.  More...
26 Mar 2014

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgeries Equally Effective

A new study has found that popular transvaginal surgeries for treating pelvic organ prolapse deliver comparable rates of success, while pelvic floor muscle training did not alter outcomes.  More...
26 Mar 2014

Software Designed for the Assessment of Orthopedic Implant Fixation and Bone Segment Motion

Model-based roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis software has been developed for evaluation of orthopedic implant fixation and bone segment motion.   More...
26 Mar 2014
Image: The Valiant Captivia Thoracic Stent Graft System (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Thoracic Stent Graft Treats Aortic Dissections

An innovative stent graft system has been expanded to treat dangerous tears in the upper segment of the body's main artery.  More...
23 Mar 2014
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