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Image:  The CorPath 200 an interventional cockpit (Photo courtesy of Corindus Vascular Robotics).

Robotic System Makes Coronary Stenting Easier

A remote controlled robotic system can safely and effectively guide implantation of stents during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, according to a new study. More...
04 Jun 2012

Pre-Op MRI Identifies Additional Breast Tumors

Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients should undergo a preoperative MRI scan even if their breasts are not dense, a new study revealed. More...
31 May 2012

Mitral Valve Surgery Shows Improved Survival Rates

A new study has found that outcomes following mitral valve surgery have significantly improved over the years among patients with mitral regurgitation. More...
31 May 2012

Bladder Tests in Women Before Urinary Incontinence Surgery Unnecessary

An invasive and costly test commonly performed in women before surgery for stress urinary incontinence was shown to be unnecessary. More...
30 May 2012

Hospital Volume Most Important in Prostate Cancer Surgery

High-risk patients who undergo radical prostatectomy achieve better results in larger, busier hospitals, according to new study. More...
29 May 2012

Dissection Essential for Breast Cancer Patients with Positive Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Node Biopsy

In contradiction to a trend in treatment options, breast cancer patients with suspicious lymph nodes should have an ultrasound-guided axillary node biopsy, and if that biopsy is positive these patients should undergo an axillary dissection, a new study showed. More...
28 May 2012
Image: The Angel Catheter (Photo courtesy of BiO2 Medical).

Innovative Filter Prevents Pulmonary Embolism

A pioneering inferior vena cava filter provides prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. More...
28 May 2012
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