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Image: The SpinalStim and the CervicalStim deliver a low-level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to the patient (Photo courtesy of Orthofix).

Bone Growth Stimulators Help Spinal Fusion Patients Recover

Two new medical devices use a low-level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to activate and augment the body's natural healing process, promoting post-operative spinal fusion. More...
31 Jan 2017
Image: Hair follicles induce adipocytes that promote scarless healing (Photo courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania).

Reprogramming Fibroblasts Promotes Scarless Healing

A groundbreaking study shows that myofibroblasts can be transformed into adipocytes during wound healing, resulting in regenerated skin rather than scar tissue. More...
25 Jan 2017
Image: The new augmented-reality surgical navigation technology for spinal surgery (Photo courtesy of Royal Philips).

First Surgical Navigation Technology for Hybrid OR Announced

A new augmented-reality surgical navigation technology intended for the image-guided minimally invasive surgery market has been announced. More...
24 Jan 2017
Image: A new airway stent is knitted from a single nitinol thread (Photo courtesy of NTNU).

Removable Airway Stent Could Transform Lung Surgery

A new knitted airway stent inspired by a pair of socks can be unraveled and completely removed once no longer needed. More...
24 Jan 2017
Image: A new study suggests delayed chemotherapy still holds benefit for patients (Photo courtesy of 123rf).

Delayed Chemotherapy May Help Post-Surgical Cancer Patients

A new study suggests that patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may still benefit from delayed adjuvant chemotherapy started up to four months after surgery. More...
18 Jan 2017
Image: The layout and composition of the ENTegral artificial larynx (Photo courtesy of INSERM).

Artificial Larynx Helps Cancer Patient Speak and Smell

A new study describes how an artificial larynx implanted after total laryngectomy allows a 56-year-old man to speak with an intelligible whisper and breathe normally. More...
17 Jan 2017

Tonsillectomy Does Not Reduce Upper Respiratory Infections

Tonsillectomy does not provide a decrease in the number of post-operative visits for upper respiratory infection (URI), according to a new study. More...
11 Jan 2017
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