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Image: The Avitus bone harvester (Photo courtesy of Avitus Orthopaedics).

Minimally Invasive Harvester Collects Autologous Bone

A novel surgical instrument harvests autologous bone graft and bone marrow for use in a range of spine and orthopedic procedures. More...
12 Jul 2016
Image: The AQrate Robotic Assistance System (Photo courtesy of KB Medical).

Robotic Assistant Helps Position Tools During Spinal Surgery

An innovative robotic assistance system helps to accurately position surgical instruments and implants during general spinal surgery. More...
07 Jul 2016
Image: The Amend mitral valve repair annuloplasty ring (Photo courtesy of Valcare Medical).

New Solution on the Horizon for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

A new semi-rigid annuloplasty ring provides an advanced, catheter-based solution for treating mitral valve regurgitation. More...
06 Jul 2016
Image: According to new research, nerve transposition can restore facial tone and symmetry in patients with facial paralysis (Photo courtesy of UCLA / JAMA).

Nerve Transposition Reanimates Paralyzed Face

Mobilization and transposition of the intratemporal segment of the facial nerve can restore facial tone and symmetry, according to a new study. More...
05 Jul 2016
Image: An upcoming bill would give broader practice authority to VA nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners and potentially certified registered nurse anesthetists (Photo courtesy of The Nursing Show).

VA Proposes Advanced Practice Nurses Work Independently

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA, Washington, DC, USA) wishes to amend its medical regulations to permit full practice authority for all advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) without the clinical supervision of physicians. More...
30 Jun 2016
Image: An intraoperative detection of ovarian cancer metastases using fluorescence-based imaging (Photo courtesy of LUMC).

Tumor-Specific Imaging Agent Helps Resect Ovarian Cancer

A novel contrast agent for intraoperative near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging can help surgeons detect nearly 30% more ovarian tumor tissue, according to a new study. More...
29 Jun 2016
Image: The AspireAssist obesity device (Photo courtesy of Aspire Bariatrics).

Novel Obesity Device Drains Stomach Contents

A new obesity treatment device uses a surgically placed tube to aspirate a portion of the stomach contents after every meal. More...
28 Jun 2016
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