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Image: A new study shows aspiration and stent receivers show equal success during revascularization (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Aspiration Fails to Improve Stroke Thrombectomy Outcomes

Contact aspiration does not show any real advantage over stent retrievers during revascularization for an ischemic stroke, according to a new study. More...
14 Aug 2017
Image: The clinical and radiographic appearance of a bunion (Photo courtesy of AAOS).

Post-Surgical X-Rays Predict Bunion Recurrence Risk

Measuring the hallux valgus angle (HVA) on postoperative x-rays immediately following bunion surgery can reliably predict satisfactory correction and risk of recurrence. More...
10 Aug 2017
Image: The Q-Flow surgical light is designed to reduce laminar airflow (Photo courtesy of Merivaara).

New Surgical Light Reduces Risk of Hospital Infections

An innovative operating room light improves laminar airflow, so that sterile conditions are maintained and the risk of infection is reduced. More...
09 Aug 2017
Image: Associate professor Julie Liu (L) and doctoral student Sydney Hollingshead prepare to test the new protein-based adhesive (Photo courtesy of Erin Easterling / Purdue).

Innovative Surgical Glue Could Replace Sutures and Staples

Adhesive proteins produced by mussels could be the basis for bioinspired, non-toxic surgical glue for moist environments, according to a new study. More...
08 Aug 2017

TAVR Bleeding Complications Can Predict Mortality

Patients with severe aortic stenosis who experience bleeding complications following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) face an increased risk for mortality, according to a new study. More...
07 Aug 2017

Obesity Not a Deterrent to Total Joint Replacement Surgery

Obese patients who underwent knee or hip total joint replacement (TJR) reported similar post-operative pain relief and improved function as normal-weight patients, according to a new study. More...
01 Aug 2017
Image: Mismatch between the liver shape on a CT scan (green) and intraoperative tracing (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University).

Correction Tool Melds Imaging and Surgical Guidance

Novel three-dimensional (3D) tissue deformation correction software can help accurately locate the liver during image-guided surgery. More...
31 Jul 2017
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