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Image: The Minerva Surgical Endometrial Ablation System (Photo courtesy of Minerva Surgical).

Ablation Device Treats Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

A new endometrial ablation system treats menorrhagia in premenopausal women due to benign causes, and for whom childbearing is complete.  More...
06 Sep 2015
Image: Electroacupuncture using low-intensity electrical stimulation (Photo courtesy of Chris Nugent / UCI).

Acupuncture Treatments Help Reduce Hypertension Levels

Hypertensive patients treated with electroacupuncture experienced long-lasting drops in their blood pressure that lasted up to a month and a half, according to a new study.  More...
02 Sep 2015
Image: Voltaglue curing under mild electrical current (Photo courtesy of NTU).

Innovative Surgical Glue Hardens with Voltage

A biocompatible glue that hardens once an electrical current is applied to it could be used to patch internal body tissues together in just minutes.  More...
01 Sep 2015
Image: Prof. Matteo Pasquali holding a spool of pure carbon nanotube fiber (Photo courtesy of Jeff Witlow/ Rice University).

Nanotube Fibers Could Restore Electrical Health to Hearts

Soft, flexible nanotube fibers could be used to bridge scar tissue and restore electrical conductivity to damaged heart tissue, according to a new study.  More...
31 Aug 2015
Image: Sylys Surgical Sealant placed over an anastomosis staple line (Photo courtesy of Cohera Medical).

Elastic Sealant Protects Suture Line After Gastro Surgery

A novel synthetic sealant has been specifically designed to help reduce leaks after gastrointestinal anastomosis procedures.   More...
30 Aug 2015
3-D Printing Helps Rehearse Complex Brain Procedures

3-D Printing Helps Rehearse Complex Brain Procedures

A new study describes how custom, high–fidelity 3-D printed models of brain vessel malformations can be used to rehearse pediatric surgical procedures.   More...
25 Aug 2015

Gastric Bypass Lowers Women's Alcohol Tolerance

Women who underwent gastric bypass surgery for weight loss are twice as susceptible to alcohol, according to a new study.   More...
25 Aug 2015
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