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Image: The EndoStim system IPG and bipolar lead (Photo courtesy of EndoStim).

Stimulation Therapy Treats Acid Reflux Disease

A novel stimulation system uses low energy electrical pulses to strengthen a weak or dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter muscle, the underlying cause of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. More...
27 Aug 2012
Image: Silicone-based electrotactile stimulation devices place on a silicone finger cuff (Photo courtesy of the University of Illinois).

Supple Nanomaterial Gloves Mimic Human Fingertips

Advanced surgical gloves could be capable of responding with high precision to the stresses and strains associated with touch and finger movement. More...
23 Aug 2012
Image: The operation to relieve the symptoms of achalasia involves opening up the esophageal sphincter muscle. When the muscle is properly opened, it will allow food to pass forward. In order to help prevent acid from refluxing backward, causing esophageal reflux or GERD, a partial fundoplication is usually performed at the end of the procedure (Photo courtesy of Laparoscopic.md).

Surgery Should Be Primary Treatment for Achalasia

Surgery should be the primary treatment for patients with achalasia, despite higher morbidity than observed with endoscopy, according to a new study. More...
22 Aug 2012

Innovative Knee Implant May Improve Torn Meniscus Repairs

A new implant which uses reappropriated tissues from pigs to repair meniscus tissue tears could be faster and more effective than traditional tissue patches. More...
21 Aug 2012
Image: Illustration of the Trevo Pro Retriever engaging a thrombus (Photo courtesy of Stryker).

Stroke Treatment Device Quickly Restores Brain Blood Flow

A new retriever rapidly removes blood clots from blocked arteries, a key element when trying to minimize or prevent brain damage in patients with acute ischemic stroke. More...
20 Aug 2012

Irrigation No Better Than Suction for Perforated Appendicitis

Peritoneal irrigation offers no advantage over suction alone during laparoscopic surgery in children with perforated appendicitis, according to a new study. More...
16 Aug 2012
Image: The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System (Photo courtesy of Second Sight).

Eye Implant Stimulates Vision-Restoring Progress

A novel eye implant provides electrical stimulation of the retina that can improve visual perception in blind people with severe to profound retinitis pigmentosa. More...
15 Aug 2012
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