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Image: Video laryngoscopy was found to significantly reduce the number of attempts needed to achieve intubation (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Video Laryngoscopy Found Most Effective Method for Intubating Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures

New research shows that video laryngoscopy reduces the number of attempts to successfully insert the tube in adult patients needing a single-lumen endotracheal tube for general anesthesia, as compared to direct laryngoscopy. More...
19 Mar 2024
Image: The miniaturized implantable temperature sensor on the finger (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University

First Wireless, Implantable Temperature Sensor Monitors Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers have created the first-ever wireless, implantable sensor that can monitor temperature changes in the gut, signaling inflammation in real-time in Crohn’s disease patients. More...
19 Mar 2024
Image: The Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System provides visual and audible indicators of the onset and progression of bleeding events (Photo courtesy of Saranas)

Novel Technology Monitors and Lowers Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Heart Procedures

A novel monitoring device offers real-time detection of bleeding during endovascular procedures, ensuring better outcomes and providing peace of mind for patients at high risk of bleeding. More...
15 Mar 2024
Image: The new study will examine if ‘inoperable’ pancreatic tumors can be safely removed (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Chemotherapy Followed By Novel Surgery Can Help Safely Remove Inoperable Pancreatic Tumors

A clinical trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of chemotherapy followed by an innovative surgical approach to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer. More...
15 Mar 2024
Image: AI can help decide the right dose for prescribing warfarin to heart surgery patients (Photo courtesy of Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock)

AI Tool Helps Clinicians Prescribe Right Dose of Warfarin to Heart Surgery Patients

A new AI tool can help clinicians prescribe warfarin to heart surgery patients by guiding their use of the blood thinner medication. More...
14 Mar 2024
Image: The new gel can be sprayed onto the surgical sites via catheter, through an endoscope (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Sprayable Gel to Make Minimally Invasive Surgeries Simpler and Safer

A new gel that can be sprayed onto surgical sites using an endoscope offers gastrointestinal wound protection to facilitate post-surgery healing. More...
13 Mar 2024
Image: Overview of the seizure triggering electrodes and the brain reconstruction method (Photo courtesy of University Hospital of Bern)

New Method for Triggering and Imaging Seizures to Help Guide Epilepsy Surgery

A new approach for inducing and imaging seizures could now enable clinicians to obtain real-time insights for customizing epilepsy surgery more effectively. More...
13 Mar 2024
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