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Surgical Checklists Less Effective Than Previously Assumed

A new study concludes that the implementation of surgical safety checklists is not associated with significant reductions in operative mortality or complications.  More...
28 Apr 2014
Image: JHU graduate student Ali Uneri demonstrates the new surgical guidance system (Photo courtesy of JHU - Johns Hopkins University).

New Guidance System Improves Minimally Invasive Surgery

An image-based computerized guidance system could make minimally invasive surgery more accurate and streamlined using equipment already common in the operating room.  More...
27 Apr 2014

New Procedure for Laparoscopic Bowel Resection

A novel laparoscopic bowel lifting technique method could help introduce single-incision laparoscopic surgery for low anterior resection of rectal cancer.   More...
22 Apr 2014
Image: Analogic Sonic Window handheld ultrasound for peripheral IV placement (Photo courtesy of Analogic).

First-of-a-Kind Ultrasound System Designed for Image-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access and Fits in Pocket

A new, ultra-compact ultrasound device provides direct visualization of structures beneath the skin in real time to effectively guide clinicians placing peripheral intravenous lines.  More...
22 Apr 2014

Pedicle Screw System Treats Degenerative Spinal Conditions

An easy-to-use, percutaneous pedicle screw system addresses single, complex, and multilevel lumbar spinal pathologies with minimal tissue disruption and trauma. More...
21 Apr 2014
Image: The TightRail and SightRail mechanical lead extraction platforms are designed for the safe removal of cardiac leads (Photo courtesy of Spectranetics).

Mechanical Devices Help Extract Cardiac Leads

Two new mechanical extraction platforms developed by Spectranetics complement the laser-based technology that established the company's position in lead extraction, and expand physicians' options for safe removal of cardiac leads. More...
20 Apr 2014
Image: The Mynx Ace vascular closure device (Photo courtesy of AccessClosure).

Cardinal Health to Acquire AccessClosure

Cardinal Health has signed an agreement to acquire AccessClosure, a manufacturer and distributor of extravascular closure devices, for USD 320 million. More...
20 Apr 2014
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