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Image: Helical mCR with articulated magnetic tip (Photo courtesy of ETH Zurich)

Magnetic Robot That Moves Through Arteries Could Revolutionize Stroke Treatment

A magnetically operated robot designed for treating ischemic stroke is small enough to navigate the complex network of tiny blood vessels in the brain and restore blood flow by drilling through the blockage material. More...
16 Feb 2024
Image: Using the SCOUT system, surgeons can precisely target the affected tissue to pinpoint its location within 1mm (Photo courtesy of Merit Medical)

Surgical Guidance System Targets Tumor Location in Multiple Dimensions for Precise Excision

A new surgical guidance system targets tumor location in multiple dimensions for precise excision and successful surgeries, marking a significant advancement in breast cancer care. More...
16 Feb 2024
Image: The smart guidewire with innovative sensors provides precise information on clot composition (Photo courtesy of Sensome)

Tissue Microsensor Technology Could Provide Critical Information on Clot Features in Peripheral Artery Disease

A breakthrough tissue microsensor technology could benefit millions of patients with peripheral artery disease by improving long-term outcomes. More...
16 Feb 2024
Image: A new study has shed light on how the heart responds to ventricle assist devices (Photo courtesy of MIT)

New Test Predicts How Heart Attack Patients Will Respond to Mechanical Pumps

A new study has led to the development of a test that can help doctors anticipate dysfunction in patients fitted with a mechanical pump, thus aiding them in making informed decisions about its use. More...
15 Feb 2024
Image: Programmable hydrogels could usher in a new era in wound care (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Programmable Hydrogels for Surgical Wound Care Could Also Enable Sustained Drug Release

An innovative approach allows hydrogels to be tailored to adhere specifically to certain surfaces while avoiding others, thus preventing damage to delicate tissues when used as wound dressings. More...
15 Feb 2024
Image: Thin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients (Photo courtesy of ETH Zurich)

New Cable System for Heart Pumps Reduces Risk of Infection

A new cable system for heart pumps that utilizes several thin, flexible wires with a rough, irregular surface can prevent bacterial infections and help avoid patient rehospitalization. More...
14 Feb 2024
Image: The meticulously designed rapid exchange catheter is now commercially available in the United States (Photo courtesy of IMDS)

Novel Rapid Exchange Microcatheter Features Smallest Tip Leading Edge for High Penetration Force

A novel rapid exchange microcatheter has been developed to easily enhance guidewire support during percutaneous coronary intervention which is used to address blockages in coronary arteries. More...
13 Feb 2024
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