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Cryoablation Therapy Freezes Metastatic Cancer in its Tracks

Percutaneous cryoablation could potentially be used as a last line of defense to halt metastatic breast cancer spread disease by freezing and destroying tumors, according to a new study. More...
10 Apr 2012
Image: CLI technology demonstrates the presence of a tumor (Photo courtesy of Zhen Cheng, PhD).

Endoscopic Molecular-Guided Surgery Eradicates Cancer

New luminescent endoscope technology shows promise helping surgeons remove cancerous tumors more completely. More...
09 Apr 2012
Image: The RegJoint joint spacer (Photo courtesy of Scaffdex).

Biodegradable Joint Implant Targets Arthritis

An innovative biodegradable joint implant is intended for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. More...
05 Apr 2012

Wide Surgical Margins Favored for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Breast-conserving surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ should aim for wide margins to keep recurrence risk low, even if the patient is receiving radiotherapy, according to a new meta-analysis study. More...
05 Apr 2012
Image: The effects of Halothane on lipid rafts (Photo courtesy of NIST).

Why Does Inhaling Anesthetics Cause Unconsciousness?

A new study suggests that the answer to this age-old question may lie in the effect of anesthesia on the organization of lipids in the cell's outer membrane, potentially altering the ability to send signals along nerve cells. More...
04 Apr 2012
Image: The AxoTrack needle guidance ultrasound probe (Photo courtesy of Terason / Soma Access Systems).

Ultrasound Probe, Sterile Procedure Kit Designed for Needle-Guided Procedures

An ultrasound probe and sterile procedure kit provides needle-guided procedures with a precise path to the anatomic target and uninterrupted needle visualization throughout an entire procedure. More...
03 Apr 2012
Image: The finished PCU venous valve prosthesis (Photo courtesy of Aachen University).

Plastic Implants Could Replace Defective Venous Valves

Patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency may soon be able to receive an implant that will assume the function of damaged atrioventricular valves. More...
03 Apr 2012
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