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Image: The application of convolutional neural networks can improve the accuracy and efficiency of nasal endoscopy (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Advanced AI Technology Improves Accuracy and Efficiency of Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy (NE) is a critical diagnostic tool in rhinology, though its effectiveness is often limited by the nasal cavity's complex structure. Read more
04 Jul 2024 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The nanorobot’s weapon can only be exposed in the acidic environment found in and around a solid tumor (Photo courtesy of Boxuan Shen/Karolinska Institutet)

Nanorobot with Hidden Weapon Precisely Targets and Kills Cancer Cells

Researchers have developed nanorobots capable of eliminating cancer cells in mice, utilizing a weapon concealed within a nanostructure that only activates within the tumor environment, thus protecting healthy cells. Read more
03 Jul 2024 | Critical Care
Image: Pacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Detachable Cardiac Pacing Lead to Improve Safety for Heart Patients

Bypass surgery ranks as one of the most frequent open-heart surgeries, with the risk of mortality now nearly negligible. Read more
03 Jul 2024 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The new system addresses potentially dangerous problems associated with traditional pacemakers and defibrillators (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Groundbreaking System Combining Leadless Pacemaker with Subcutaneous Defibrillator to Revolutionize Cardiac Care

A major complication with traditional pacemakers and defibrillators is the risk of infection, which may require the removal of the leads—insulated wires that convey electrical impulses to the heart. Read more
02 Jul 2024 | Critical Care
Image: The endoscopic technique allows a smaller area of the skull to be surgically opened (Photo courtesy of Osaka Metropolitan University)

New Endoscopic Neurosurgery Approach Targets Difficult Tumors at Skull Base

Tumors at the base of the skull represent some of the most challenging cases for neurosurgical removal. Read more
02 Jul 2024 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Schematic of the python tooth-inspired device interposed between tendon a bone significantly enhances standard rotator cuff repair (Photo courtesy of Iden Kurtaliaj/Columbia Engineering)

Python Teeth-Inspired Device Revolutionizes Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Rotator cuff tears are among the most common tendon injuries, affecting millions annually, especially as people age. Read more
01 Jul 2024 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new hydrogel consisting of collagen could prevent cardiac arrhythmias (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel Hydrogel Could Provide Alternative to Pacemakers

A heart attack not only poses immediate life-threatening risks but also leads to severe long-term health issues: 50 to 60% of survivors face sudden cardiac death due to arrhythmias. Read more
01 Jul 2024 | Critical Care
Image: Colored SEM image of a microrobot made of an algae cell (green) covered with macrophage-mimicking nanoparticles (red) (Photo courtesy of Li et al, Science Robotics)

Novel Capsule Releases Microscopic Robots into Colon to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disorder marked by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting millions globally with symptoms like severe abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and weight loss. Read more
28 Jun 2024 | Critical Care
Image: Ostaguard is a proprietary antibacterial treatment that can be applied to any existing implantable device (Photo courtesy of Orthobond)

Non-Eluting Coating Actively Kills Bacteria Contaminating Surface of Medical Devices

Millions of medical devices are used or implanted in patients worldwide annually. Despite rigorous sterilization protocols, device-related infections are increasingly problematic. Read more
28 Jun 2024 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The cuffless blood pressure monitoring device that study participants wore (Photo courtesy of Aktiia SA)

Innovative Cuffless Blood Pressure Device Streamlines and Enhances Hypertension Management

High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death globally, affecting one in every two adults, yet only a quarter of those with hypertension have it under control. Read more
27 Jun 2024 | Critical Care
Image: The new study assessed the actual incidence of delayed ICH in geriatric ED patients on anticoagulants (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

New Study Challenges ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries and Blood Thinners

Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults aged 65 and older, accounting for about 90% of head injuries in this age group. Read more
27 Jun 2024 | Critical Care
Image: A fiber bundle approx. one millimeter wide at 80x magnification (left: electron microscopy, colored; right: Raman microscopy) (Photo courtesy of Empa)

Advanced Medical Fibers to Pave Way for Surgical Sutures, Wound Dressings and Textile Implants with Special Capabilities

Directly targeting a wound or inflammation site with medication has significant benefits: it ensures the active ingredient is effective immediately, and it avoids side effects elsewhere in the body. Read more
26 Jun 2024 | Critical Care

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Image: Graphical comparison of bladder augmentation surgery using either ileum (top) or a cell-seeded, biodegradable scaffold (bottom) (Photo courtesy of Mark Seniw, Northwestern University, Querrey Simpson Institute)

Novel Technologies to Improve Bladder Surgery and Monitoring

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First-Of-Its-Kind Portable Germicidal Light Technology Disinfects High-Touch Clinical Surfaces in Seconds

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POCT for Infectious Diseases Delivers Laboratory Equivalent Pathology Results

On-site pathology tests for infectious diseases in rural and remote locations can achieve the same level of reliability and accuracy as those conducted in hospital laboratories, a recent study suggests.... Read more

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