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Surgical Techniques

SIR Supports Vertebroplasty Treatment for Painful Spine Fractures

The Society of Interventional Radiology is fighting the negative backlash from two controversial studies that compared vertebroplasty to placebo, possibly placing patients with osteoporosis in jeopardy of losing a beneficial treatment. More...
08 Feb 2010

Smallest Microscope Views Live Tissue in Real Time

The world's smallest flexible microscope is diagnosing cancer and other deadly diseases, allowing physicians to treat patients on the spot. More...
03 Feb 2010
Image: The STARLED 5 Surgical Lamp (photo courtesy ACEM Medical).

LED Lamp Illuminates the Operating Field

A light emitting diode based surgical lamp offers reduced dimensions, low energy consumption, high performance, lack of heat, and a superior color-rendering index. More...
03 Feb 2010

CT-Guidance Useful as Alternative Pancreatic Biopsy Method

A new study shows that when endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic masses is problematic, computed tomography-guided biopsy can be used as an alternative method. More...
03 Feb 2010

Computer Model Estimates Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Severely Obese

A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery, according to a new study. More...
02 Feb 2010
Image: The MicroMaxx portable ultrasound system (photo courtesy SonoSite).

Point-of-Care Ultrasound System Useful for Vascular Surgery

A lightweight portable ultrasound system delivers cost-effective, high performance imaging to the patient point of care across the clinical spectrum. More...
01 Feb 2010
Image: The ClearCount SmartSponge System (Photo courtesy ClearCount Medical Solutions).

Tracking Surgical Sponges Prevents Errors

A radio frequency identification tracking system registers the history of every sponge or towel during a procedure, guaranteeing that none are left in the patient. More...
28 Jan 2010
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