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Development Collaboration of Intraoperative MRI Technology to Streamline Neurosurgery Procedures

Philips Healthcare reported that it is collaborating with Brainlab, AG, a developer of software-driven medical technology that supports targeted, less-invasive treatment, to create an intraoperative system with the goal of streamlining neurosurgery procedures. More...
25 Jun 2012
Image: A compliant disc replacement in the lumbar spine (Photo courtesy of Crocker Spinal Technologies).

Artificial Disc Duplicates the Spine's Natural Motion

A new biomedical device to surgically treat chronic back pain consists of a compliant mechanism that facilitates natural spine movement, aimed at restoring the function of a healthy spinal disc. More...
25 Jun 2012
Image: Fluoroscopy image using the Renaissance C-OnSite software application (Photo courtesy of Mazor Robotics).

Novel Application Instantly Confirms Spinal Implant Placement

A new software application allows for quick verification of spinal implant placement, and reduces the potential for revision cases due to misplaced pedicle screws. More...
20 Jun 2012

Future Virtual Colonoscopy Could Be Laxative-Free

Sophisticated computer software is being used to make stool in the colon disappear during computed tomographic colonography, similar to “photoshopping” blemishes from still photos. More...
20 Jun 2012
Image: Surgeons using gestures to manipulate the Kinect for windows system (Photo courtesy of Microsoft Research and St Thomas' Hospital).

Touchless Technology Enters the Operating Theater

A pioneering technology enables surgeons to view, control, and manipulate medical images in the operating room without contact. More...
19 Jun 2012

Biologic Mesh for Hiatal Hernias Appears Safe

A new study reported no major complications associated with use of biologic mesh to repair large hiatal hernias, contrasting other recent studies that have shown an increased risk for morbidity related to prosthetic and biologic meshes in these patients. More...
19 Jun 2012

Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy Safe and Feasible

A new study reports that unsedated transnasal endoscopy is a feasible, safe, and well-tolerated method to screen for esophageal disease in a primary care population. More...
18 Jun 2012
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