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Image: Sound waves harden 3D-printed treatments in deep tissues (Photo courtesy of Duke University)

Ultrasound-Based 3D Printing Technology Could Enable Surgery without Cutting Open Patient

Scientists have made a significant leap forward by developing a biocompatible ink that solidifies into various 3D structures upon exposure to ultrasound waves. More...
12 Dec 2023
Image: The new robotic catheter features both a deployable stabilization mechanism and a flexible manipulator tip (Photo courtesy of Rogatinsky et al.)

Shape-Shifting Robotic Catheter to Make Heart Surgery Safer

Researchers have developed a new robotic catheter with a shape-shifting feature that could help surgeons perform cardiac procedures with greater ease. More...
12 Dec 2023
Image: Smart lasers could eventually replace scalpels and saws in surgery (Photo courtesy of University of Basel)

Miniature Laser System Could Accurately Distinguish Tumors from Healthy Tissue

As laser technology continues to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and precise, new research could significantly enhance the safe and effective use of lasers in surgical procedures. More...
07 Dec 2023
Image: AI-based colonoscopy methods can significantly improve detection of colorectal neoplasia (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

AI Transforms Colonoscopy by Improving Detection and Reducing Missed Rates

A new study has revealed that AI-enhanced colonoscopy methods significantly improve the detection of colorectal neoplasia and markedly reduce the rates of missed adenomas and polyps. More...
06 Dec 2023
Image: A new orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Implants Reduce Infection and Improve Recovery from Orthopedic Surgery

Researchers are advancing the development of a new coating for orthopedic implants that features a strong ability to prevent infections and promote bone growth. More...
06 Dec 2023
Image: A device implanted in the brain can improve the ability to focus, memory and mood (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Brain Implants Revive Cognitive Abilities Long After Traumatic Brain Injury

A device surgically implanted deep inside the brain to deliver precise electrical stimulation of the central lateral nucleus and its connections has been found to reactivate pathways, restoring the cognitive abilities lost to brain injuries. More...
05 Dec 2023
Image: The BASHIR Endovascular Catheter was recently approved by the U.S. FDA (Photo courtesy of THROMBOLEX)

Novel Endovascular Catheter Opens Blocked Arteries Deep Within Lungs

A novel catheter which has already proven effective in reducing blockages in lung arteries, can also reduce blockages in the smaller segmental pulmonary artery branches which are ultimately responsible for oxygenating the blood in the lungs. More...
05 Dec 2023
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