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An innovative drug coated balloon (DCB) catheter helps clear the stenotic lesions that form in dialysis arteriovenous (AV) fistulae placed in end stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis patients.

DCB Catheter Maintains Patent AV Fistula

An innovative drug coated balloon (DCB) catheter helps clear the stenotic lesions that form in dialysis arteriovenous (AV) fistulae placed in end stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis patients. More...
13 Sep 2017
Image: The Medtronic 53401 temporary single-chamber TVP (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

TVP Complications Prove Common and Costly

A new study reveals that single- and dual-chamber transvenous pacemakers (TVPs) complications are quite common, affecting nearly one in six patients. More...
12 Sep 2017
Image: The ProxiSure suturing device aids laparoscopic suturing (Photo courtesy of Ethicon).

Suturing Device Improves Surgery Outcomes

A reusable laparoscopic suturing device features advanced endomechanical and curved needle technologies that establish a new standard of excellence in suturing. More...
06 Sep 2017
Image: Mated magnets soon after placement (A) and in the rectum one day before passage (B) (Photo courtesy of UCSF).

Paired Magnets Create Bowel Anastomosis

A new study describes how magnetic compression can be used to create an intestinal anastomosis without sutures or staples. More...
06 Sep 2017

Gastric Band Removal Procedures Exceed Placements

Since 2013, explantation of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has exceeded that of implantation procedures at academic centers, according to a new study. More...
05 Sep 2017
Image: The Speedboat RS2 combined RF/microwave dissection device (Photo courtesy of Creo Medical).

Electrosurgical Platform Combines RF Ablation and Electrocautery

A novel endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) device enables minimally invasive removal of early stage cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions in the bowel. More...
05 Sep 2017

Catheter Ablation Bests Drug Therapy for Treating AF

Treating atrial fibrillation (AF) with radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation results in lower hospitalization and mortality rates than traditional drug therapies, claims a new study. More...
05 Sep 2017
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