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Image: A child autoinflating a nasal balloon (Photo courtesy of the University of Southampton).

Nasal Balloons Treat Otitis Media in Children

A new study suggests that autoinflation of nasal balloons in young children with otitis media with effusion is effective in clearing effusions and improving symptoms.  More...
12 Aug 2015
Image: The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (Photo courtesy of ReShape Medical).

Ingested Dual Balloon Encourages Weight Loss

A novel non-surgical weight loss procedure aids people who either do not want or do not qualify for bariatric surgery.  More...
12 Aug 2015
Image: Two freeform lenses provide dynamic tuning powers (Photo courtesy of Zhou Guangya/ NUS).

Adjustable-Focus Endoscope Helps Reduce Discomfort

A prototype endoscopic tunable lens system provides adjustable-focus capabilities for more effective imaging of internal tissues.   More...
11 Aug 2015
Image: A curette mounted upon the tiny nitinol wrist (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University).

Tiny Mechanical Wrist Advances Needlescopic Surgery

Surgical robots with steerable needles can now be equipped with tiny mechanical wrists that give new dexterity to needlescopic surgery.   More...
10 Aug 2015

Music Makes the Stitching Go Faster

When surgeons listen to music they prefer, stitching prowess and speed when closing incisions is improved, according to a new study.  More...
09 Aug 2015
Image: The Medrobotics Flex Robotic System (Photo courtesy of Medrobotics).

Robotic System facilitates Transoral Surgical Procedures

A novel robotic surgical system employs a flexible scope that precisely moves through the body’s natural twists and turns.  More...
05 Aug 2015
Image: The SpineFab VBR implant system (Photo courtesy of OPM Biomedical).

3-D Spinal Implant Replaces Damaged Vertebrae

A novel three-dimensional printed implant replaces collapsed or unstable vertebrae in the thoracolumbar regions of the spine stemming from tumor or trauma.  More...
04 Aug 2015
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