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Open-Irrigated Catheter Aids Treatment of Atrial Flutter

A novel radiofrequency ablation catheter provides an elegant cooling platform for treating atrial flutter, with robust handling capabilities.  More...
28 Mar 2016
Image: Structure of the hybrid cardiac patch (Photo courtesy of Nature Materials).

Cyborg Cardiac Patch Normalizes Diseased Hearts

A bionic heart patch combines organic, living tissues and engineered parts to mechanically regulate the human heart.  More...
27 Mar 2016
Image: 3D virtual reality rendering of organs for surgical planning can dramatically improve patient outcomes (Photo courtesy of iData Research).

Virtual Reality Technologies Can Dramatically Reduce Surgical Planning Times and Increase Accuracy

New virtual-reality technologies that use medical images and data from various sources have the potential to dramatically improve patient outcomes.  More...
23 Mar 2016
Image: The Virtual Incision RASD robotic platform (Photo courtesy of Virtual Incision).

First Use of Miniaturized Robots in Human Surgery

A miniaturized robotically assisted surgical device has been used successfully for the first time in humans for colon resection.  More...
22 Mar 2016

New Imaging Method Facilitates Gall Bladder Removal

Real-time near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography can help image the bile ducts during gallbladder removal surgeries, according to a new study.  More...
21 Mar 2016

Ultrasonic Piezosurgery Reduces Pain and Swelling

A new study shows that the use of ultrasonic piezosurgery equipment reduces trauma, pain, and swelling compared to conventional bone surgery.  More...
21 Mar 2016

Antidepressants Linked to Implant Failure

A new study finds that antidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain, and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure by inhibiting bone growth.  More...
21 Mar 2016
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