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Freezing Nerves Before Knee Replacement Surgery Improves Outcomes

A new study concludes that freezing sensory nerves prior to total knee arthroplasty together with traditional pain management approaches significantly improves patient outcomes.    More...
22 Feb 2016
Image: Cross-section of the photo-activated area of dyed porcine skin with a planar PTB waveguide (Photo courtesy of the University of St. Andrews).

Fiber-Optic Technology Helps Heal Wounds Faster

A new technique helps deliver light deeper into human tissue, potentially healing wounds faster and treating tumors more efficiently.  More...
21 Feb 2016

Longer Shifts for Surgical Residents Deemed Safe

Allowing surgical residents the flexibility to work longer hours so that they can stay with their patients throughout an operation does not pose greater risk to patients, claims a new study.   More...
16 Feb 2016

Facilitating Appendix Extraction Following Laparoscopic Surgery

A new study describes a safe way to remove the appendix following laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients.   More...
15 Feb 2016

Electrochemical Test Rapidly Detects Infection in Wounds

A new study describes a method for testing bacteria in wounds that could lead to lower health care costs and improved patient outcomes.   More...
15 Feb 2016
Image: The Rhine cervical disc system (Photo courtesy of K2M).

Next-Generation Cervical Disc Treats Degenerative Disease

A new artificial disc system is designed to provide a long term, flexible alternative for cervical disk replacement procedures.  More...
14 Feb 2016

Nerve Cap Facilitates Management of Symptomatic Neuromas

An innovative device reduces painful neuroma formation, facilitating tissue repair and regeneration following nerve resection.  More...
10 Feb 2016
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