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Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Question

The use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for diabetic foot ulcers neither improved the likelihood that a wound would heal nor prevented amputation, according to a new study. More...
12 Mar 2013
Image: The Miethke proSA gravitational valve (Photo courtesy of Christoph Miethke).

Gravitational Shunt Valve Offers Flexible Treatment Options

An adjustable gravitational shunt valve allows surgeons to provide a range of treatment options for hydrocephalus patients. More...
12 Mar 2013
Image: The Bookwalter Self-Retaining Rotilt Ratchet (Photo courtesy of Symmetry Surgical).

Self-Retaining Ratchet Eases Retraction During Surgery

A next-generation surgical ratchet for the Bookwalter retractor system provides multiple configurations and reliable retraction in any position. More...
11 Mar 2013
Image: The Fraunhofer instrument handle with integrated torsion LED indicator light (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IPA).

Novel Instrument Handle Facilitates Surgical Procedures

An innovative vulcanized instrument handle that visually indicates torque force will make precision surgeries easier to conduct. More...
06 Mar 2013

Hip Implants More Likely to Fail in Women

A new study indicates that patient gender is important for patient management and device selection in total hip arthroplasty procedures. More...
06 Mar 2013
Image: Larry Bonassar, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, holds a fabricated ear printed with a 3D printer in his lab at Cornell University's Weill Hall (Photo courtesy of Lindsay France/Cornell University Photography).

Bioengineered Replacement Ears Look, Behave Like the Original

Researchers believe their technology will be effective in the long search to provide normal looking “new” ears to children born with congenital ear deformities. More...
05 Mar 2013

Robotic Hysterectomy Shows Little Benefit

Rapid growth of robotic hysterectomy procedure volume continues despite a lack of data to support any advantages over conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy, claims a new study. More...
05 Mar 2013
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