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Clot Removal Dramatically Improves Stroke Outcomes

Removing obstructing blood clots can significantly improve outcomes for people who suffer acute ischemic stroke, according to a new study.  More...
26 Apr 2015
Image: The Medtronic CoreValve system (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Valve-in-Valve Replacement Obviates Second Heart Surgery

An aortic “valve-in-valve” replacement system helps treat patients who have previously had a tissue aortic valve replacement and are in need of a second one.  More...
22 Apr 2015
Image: Comparative sizes of fetal and adult pacemakers (Photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles).

Implantable Micropacemaker Treats Fetal Heart Block

A new study describes the first fully implantable micropacemaker designed for dealing with potentially fatal fetal heart block.  More...
22 Apr 2015
Image: The Fraunhofer measuring system for determining leg length (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IWU).

Fitting the Perfect Implant for an Artificial Hip

A new measurement method could allow orthopedic surgeons to precisely calibrate leg length after a hip replacement, so that it matches its original length.   More...
21 Apr 2015
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3-D Collagen Wound Dressing Facilitates Tissue Repair

A novel wound dressing creates a soft, conformable gel on contact with wounds, providing excellent absorption and scaffolding for cell proliferation and migration.  More...
20 Apr 2015

Surgery Holds No Benefit for Treatment of Spinal Stenosis

A new study reveals that surgical decompression yielded similar effects to a physical therapy regimen in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.  More...
19 Apr 2015
Image: Synaptive Medical BrightMatter Guide (Photo courtesy of Synaptive Medical).

Novel Neuro-Navigation System for Use in the Operating Room Approved

The US Food and Drug Administration have approved a new surgical navigation system that provides groundbreaking 3-D views of brain tractography.  More...
15 Apr 2015
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