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Image: The EASEE minimally invasive brain pacemaker has received CE certification (Photo courtesy of Precisis GmbH)

World's First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Treats Epilepsy

A novel risk-minimized brain pacemaker offers a new technological therapy option for drug-refractory patients who generally have to wait an average of 22 years before they are offered further technical or surgical treatment options.. More...
26 Sep 2022
Image: The shock absorber device to prevent or delay knee replacement is under consideration by the FDA (Photo courtesy of Ohio State University)

Implantable Shock Absorber Can Prevent or Delay Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis Patients

A new implantable device that works as a shock absorber may soon give those with progressing knee osteoarthritis a new option to reduce pain, improve functionality and delay the need for a total knee replacement. More...
23 Sep 2022
Image: Virtual reality reduced the need for sedation during hand surgery (Photo courtesy of XRHealth)

VR in the OR May Serve as Effective Adjunct to Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures

The results of a randomized controlled trial suggest that virtual reality immersion can minimize the need for sedatives during hand surgery without negatively impacting patient satisfaction.   More...
23 Sep 2022
Image: The SKOUT real-time, computer-aided, polyp detection device has received FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Iterative Scopes)

AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device Could Be a True Game-Changer for Gastroenterology

A real-time computer-aided polyp detection device that uses advanced computer vision technology to recognize suspicious tissue and provide real-time feedback to gastroenterologists could be a true game-changer for the field of gastroenterology. More...
23 Sep 2022
Image: New endoscope uses bendable GRIN lens for 3D microscopy (Photo courtesy of Harvard Medical School)

Needle-Like Flexible Imaging Endoscope Could Improve Biopsies

Researchers have created a flexible needle-like endoscopic imaging probe that can acquire 3D microscopic images of tissue. Experiments showed that the probe’s imaging properties are maintained even when it is bent. More...
22 Sep 2022
Image: Injectable toothpaste-like biomaterials can be used for treating aneurysms (Photo courtesy of Terasaki Institute)

Injectable Hydrogel for Plugging Aneurysms Advances Treatment of Vascular Conditions

Researchers have developed an injectable shear-thinning hydrogel (STH) that exhibits enhanced cohesive strength that resists fragmentation, even when subjected to strong, pulsating liquid flows found within the body, paving the way for a significant advancement in treating critical vascular conditions. More...
22 Sep 2022
Image: The BASHIR Endovascular Catheter (Photo courtesy of THROMBOLEX)

New Endovascular Catheter Shows Unprecedented Ability to Treat Pulmonary Artery Obstruction

A breakthrough device significantly reduces the size of blood clots lodged in the pulmonary arteries, leading to improvement in heart function in patients with pulmonary embolism, according to findings of a clinical study. More...
20 Sep 2022
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