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Image: The surface of the stents and catheters is coated with cilia. Ultrasound can then be used to efficiently remove biofilms and encrustations (Photo courtesy of Amado P, Dillinger C et al. PNAS 2025, modified)

Ultrasound-Activated Microstructures Clean Implanted Stents and Catheters

A new non-invasive cleaning method could reduce the frequency of stent replacements, minimize infection risks, and ease the burden on patients and healthcare systems. More...
13 May 2025
Image: the deep tissue in vivo sound printing (DISP) platform, which combines ultrasound with low-temperature–sensitive liposomes loaded with crosslinking agents (Photo courtesy of Elham Davoodi and Wei Gao/Caltech)

New Ultrasound-Guided 3D Printing Technique to Help Fabricate Medical Implants

An ultrasound-guided 3D printing technique offers a promising method to fabricate medical implants in vivo and deliver targeted therapies to tissues deep inside the body. More...
09 May 2025
Image: The engine-free, nonlinear, flexible, micro-robotic platform leverages AI to optimize GBM treatment (Photo courtesy of Symphony Robotics)

First-Ever MRI-Steerable Micro-Robotics to Revolutionize Glioblastoma Treatment

A new, groundbreaking, engine-free, nonlinear, flexible micro-robotic system is set to revolutionize the approach to treating glioblastoma multiforme. More...
08 May 2025
Image: Bioprinting synthetic vasculature could dramatically change how cardiovascular diseases are treated (Dell, A.C., Maresca, J., Davis, B.A. et al.; doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-93276-y)

Bioprinted Aortas Offer New Hope for Vascular Repair

A 3D-bioprinted synthetic aorta developed by researchers has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of cardiovascular conditions. More...
07 May 2025
Image: Younger patients with asymptomatic AS who undergo TAVR experience lower rates of serious cardiovascular events (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Early TAVR Intervention Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis Patients

Results from a trial have revealed that patients between the ages of 65 and 70 benefited the most from early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), particularly in terms of stroke risk. More...
07 May 2025
Image: Patients undergoing TMVR experience reduced risk of obstruction and shorter procedure times (Photo courtesy of Mayo Clinic)

New Procedure Found Safe and Effective for Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement

A study has demonstrated that balloon-assisted anterior mitral leaflet modification is a safe and effective method that reduces procedure times for patients undergoing TMVR. More...
05 May 2025
:	Image: The study provided important evidence on the durability and clinical outcomes associated with the no-touch technique (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

No-Touch Vein Harvesting Reduces Graft Failure Risk for Heart Bypass Patients

A study has shown that the no-touch vein harvesting technique significantly reduces the risk of graft failure up to three years after coronary artery bypass surgery. More...
05 May 2025
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