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Image: The CerebroFlo EVD catheter with Endexo technology (Photo courtesy of Arkis BioSciences).

Innovative Catheter Drains Ventricular Cerebrospinal Fluid

A new external ventricular drainage (EVD) catheter reduces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obstructions and overall treatment costs. More...
04 Oct 2017
Image: A new study Roux-en-Y gastric bypass bariatric surgery can lead to anemia (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Weight-Loss Surgery Creates High Rate of Anemia

A new long-term study reports a high rate of anemia 10 years after patients receive Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) bariatric surgery. More...
03 Oct 2017
Image: Dr. Wong, Dr Choong, and Dr. Tan with samples of the ANGPTL4 products (Photo courtesy of NTU).

Gel Patch Improves Wound Healing and Scarring

A novel prototype patch enriched with angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) reduces inflammation in the early phase of wound healing, and helps reduce scarring during the final phase. More...
02 Oct 2017
Image: A new study asserts general anesthesia before age five holds mental and developmental risks (Photo courtesy of 123rf).

Delayed Surgery Does Not Lower Child Anesthesia Risk

Children under age five who undergo general anesthesia (GA) for minor surgery have an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental diagnoses, according to a new study. More...
02 Oct 2017
Image: The blood-resistant surgical glue seals vasculature (Photo courtesy of Gecko Biomedical).

Novel Surgical Sealant Could Make Sutures Obsolete

A new surgical glue is based on a proprietary polymer that demonstrates superior biocompatibility, tunable bioresorbability and adjustable tissue adherence. More...
28 Sep 2017
Image: The StealthStation ENT surgical navigation system (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

New Surgical Platform for Sinuses and Skull Base

A new surgical navigation system offers enhanced visualization for surgeons treating conditions within the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) anatomy. More...
27 Sep 2017
Image: A new study claims a program to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions has improved patient care (Photo courtesy of Keith Weller / JHU).

Blood Management Program Reduces Unnecessary Transfusions

Implementing a system-wide patient blood management program (BMP) can substantially reduce blood utilization and blood acquisition costs, claims a new study. More...
26 Sep 2017
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