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Image: An illustration of the endoscope lens system (Photo courtesy of Aamod Shanker/UW ECE)

New Lens System for Endoscopes Offers Physicians Unprecedented View of Inside the Body

An innovative lens system could shrink the diameter of the smallest endoscopes by more than 50%, allowing physicians to better view and treat areas deep inside the body. More...
18 Nov 2024
Image: A wireless, fully implantable LVAD system could reduce the risk of infections and complications (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Wireless, Fully Implantable LVAD System to Make Life Easier for Heart Failure Patients

A groundbreaking approach towards wirelessly powering a fully implantable, left ventricular assist device could greatly reduce infection risks, enhance patient comfort, and improve overall safety. More...
14 Nov 2024
Image: FastGlioma workflow (Photo courtesy of Nature 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08169-3)

AI Tool Detects Cancerous Brain Tumor During Surgery in 10 Seconds

A new AI-based diagnostic system can detect cancerous tissue that might otherwise go unnoticed during brain tumor surgery. More...
14 Nov 2024
Image: Catheters coated with the new material showed a significant reduction in clotting on the device surface (Photo courtesy of UBC Faculty of Medicine)

Newly Developed Coating Makes Medical Devices Clot-Free

An innovative coating could provide a safer alternative to reduce the risks of blood clots and bleeding, improving the safety of medical devices for millions of patients. More...
13 Nov 2024
Image: The study compared patient outcomes following treatment with LBMT versus CDT for intermediate-risk PE (Photo courtesy of Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol)

New Research Helps Choose Most Ideal Hip Implant for Replacement Surgery

A new study has revealed that hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head paired with a highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup present the lowest revision risk over a 15-year period. More...
12 Nov 2024
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Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy More Beneficial for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

A new study has proved that large-bore mechanical thrombectomy is superior to catheter-directed thrombolysis for treating patients with intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism. More...
12 Nov 2024
Image: Two-color fluorescence nerve and tumor visualization (Photo courtesy of D. A. Szafran et al., doi: 10.1117/1.JBO.30.S1.S13707)

New Imaging Technique Helps Identify Nerves and Tumors for Better Surgical Outcomes

Researchers have developed a novel imaging technique that improves the visibility of both tumors and nerves during surgery, thereby preventing serious post-surgical complications. More...
11 Nov 2024
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