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High-Frequency SCS Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes

Patients with severe back and leg pain benefit more from high-frequency 10 kilohertz (HF10) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) than conventional low-frequency SCS, according to a new study. More...
09 Nov 2016
Image: Bioceramic screw nail implants bond with bone (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IFAM).

Bioceramic Surgical Screw Implants Bond with Bone

A new bioceramic implant screw nail, dubbed a “scrail,” is made of calcium phosphate, which greatly resembles the composition of bone material. More...
08 Nov 2016
Image: The 31-inch, 4K surgical monitor (Photo courtesy of Sony).

New OR Medical Monitors Announced

Two new industry-first 55-inch and 31-inch high-definition 4K and 3D medical monitors intended for use by surgical teams have been launched. More...
08 Nov 2016
Image: The hernia sac and contents are returned to place and the hernia repaired with mesh (Photo courtesy Dr. G. Tan).

Using Mesh for Hernia Repair Shows Mixed Results

Although mesh reinforcement for hernia repair is associated with several benefits, these are offset by mesh-related complications, claims a new study. More...
04 Nov 2016
Image: The symphonX surgical system for single port laparoscopy (Photo courtesy of Fortimedix Surgical).

Single-Port Platform Advances Minimally Invasive Surgery

An innovative single-port surgical platform emulates conventional multi-port laparoscopy, enabling surgeons to perform procedural steps in a comfortable and secure approach. More...
03 Nov 2016
Image: The Resolution 360 Clip for GI endoscopy (Photo courtesy of Boston Scientific).

Novel Endoscopy Technology Improves Hemostatic Clipping

A new tool improves hemostatic clipping procedures during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, helping to prevent and halt bleeding. More...
03 Nov 2016
Image: Sedating patients following surgery could reduce ensuing dementia (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Mild Sedative May Prevent Post-Operative Delirium

Sedating patients after they undergo surgery may reduce the risk of post-operative delirium by up to 65%, according to a new study. More...
03 Nov 2016
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