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Image: The milli-spinner can shrink blood clots without rupturing them (Photo courtesy of Andrew Brodhead/Stanford)

New Technology More Than Doubles Success Rate for Blood Clot Removal

A new technology for removing blood clots is more than twice as effective as current techniques. More...
09 Jun 2025
Image: Surgical ablation could improve survival in patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation undergoing CABG (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Surgical Ablation During CABG Improves Survival in Patients with Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation

A study has linked surgical ablation during CABG to improved survival in patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation. More...
06 Jun 2025
Image: The technology could provide additional energy in rechargeable batteries for implantable medical devices such as pacemakers (Photo courtesy of Medtronic)

New Battery Technology Delivers Additional Power to Implantable Medical Devices

A new technology could allow batteries powering implantable medical devices to hold more energy. More...
06 Jun 2025
Image: Bone structure reveals optimal position for screws in fractures (Photo courtesy of A. Reisinger/KL Krems)

New Model Reveals Optimal Positioning of Orthopedic Screws in Fractures

A predictive tool provides the basis for optimal positioning of orthopedic screws before surgery. More...
06 Jun 2025
Image: Dr. Chris Zhang’s method will reduce trauma to the body and decrease recovery time post-surgery (Photo courtesy of USask)

Non-Invasive Tool for Removing Lung Cancer Tumors Reduces Surgical Trauma

A new ablation device for treating lung cancer could reduce post-operative trauma and recovery time. More...
05 Jun 2025
Image: A patient’s breath from the sample bag being pushed into a mass spectrometer to analyze the metabolites in the exhaled air (Photo courtesy of University of Basel)

Breath Analysis Enables Precise Anesthesia Dosing in Children Undergoing Surgery

A new breath analysis technique offers a promising new approach to precise and individualized anesthetic dosing. More...
04 Jun 2025
Image: Rendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions (Photo courtesy of Journal of Biomechanics)

Novel Mechanical Heart Valve Improves Blood Flow and Lowers Risk of Blood Clots

A new mechanical heart valve, after clinical trials, may eventually replace the current mechanical valves for patients with heart disease. More...
29 May 2025
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