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Image: Liver biopsy illustration (Photo courtesy of NIH)

Liver Biopsy Crucial for Reaching Correct Diagnosis, Finds Study

A new study suggests that despite the growing popularity of noninvasive options to diagnose liver disease, there are times when more traditional methods like liver biopsy are still needed for a precise diagnosis. More...
26 Jan 2024
Image: Blood thinners can put patients at risk of life-threatening bleeding during surgery (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Bioengineered Material Rapidly Stops Bleeding During Surgery in Patients on Blood Thinners

Researchers have created a porous material that significantly absorbs blood and effectively initiates clotting during surgery, even in patients on anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications. More...
24 Jan 2024
Image: ShortCut device is designed to provide a safe, simple and effective way to split valve leaflets (Photo courtesy of Pi-Cardia Ltd.)

First Dedicated Leaflet Modification Device Enables TAVR in Patients at Risk of Coronary Obstruction

The world’s first dedicated transcatheter leaflet splitting device can enable coronary access and prevent coronary obstruction during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). More...
24 Jan 2024
Image: The ActivSight device is 510(k)-cleared and CE-marked (Photo courtesy of Activ Surgical)

Cutting-Edge Technology Provides Enhanced Visualization and Real-Time, On-Demand Surgical Insights in OR

An intraoperative imaging module provides enhanced visualization and real-time, on-demand surgical insights in the operating room while seamlessly attaching to today’s laparoscopic and robotic systems. More...
23 Jan 2024
Image: ForePass is the first device truly designed to reverse insulin resistance and obesity (Photo courtesy of Keyron)

Incisionless Device to Revolutionize Treatment of Severe Metabolic Conditions

An entirely incisionless device that replicates metabolic surgery without the need for surgical cuts could potentially surpass existing methods for managing metabolic conditions. More...
23 Jan 2024
Image: Using patients’ own blood rather than saline helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Preservation Method Enhances Long-Term Success of Vein Grafts in Coronary Bypass Surgeries

Preserving large superficial leg veins intended for coronary bypass grafting in a mixture of the anticoagulant heparin and blood, rather than heparin and saline, can better protect them from cell and tissue damage. More...
22 Jan 2024
Image: The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System has been granted FDA clearance (Photo courtesy of ClearPoint Neuro)

Stereotactic Navigation System Enhances Precision of Brain and Spinal Surgeries

A stereotactic system integrates image-guided navigation with intraoperative MRI to facilitate real-time surgical decisions and improve clinical outcomes. More...
19 Jan 2024
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