A new proof-of-concept surgical tool developed at UCT Prague could one day allow surgeons to analyze tissue biochemistry in real time. Researchers from the Sofer Group have created a prototype scalpel with an integrated electrochemical sensor, fabricated using 3D printing […]
A team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has introduced MagFlow, an ultraminiaturized neurovascular microcatheter designed to reach the smallest and most complex blood vessels in the human body. Unlike conventional catheters that rely on guidewires and manual
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Korea have created a bioadhesive sponge that can rapidly stop internal bleeding, especially in high-risk surgeries involving organs like the liver or spleen. The sponge combines mussel adhesive protein with
Researchers have unveiled a promising new technique that could offer a safer, cheaper, and noninvasive alternative to LASIK eye surgery—without using lasers or scalpels. The method uses a process called electromechanical reshaping (EMR) to mold the cornea with electricity rather than cutting
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a promising new model for surgical education that uses artificial intelligence and extended-reality technology to train medical residents—without the need for a live instructor. The system, called ESIST
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Chronic wounds—those that linger for months or even years—are more than just a medical nuisance. They’re a global health burden, costing billions annually and affecting millions of people with diabetes, circulatory disorders, or immune dysfunction. The problem isn’t just that
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Every year, millions of patients receive implantable medical devices—catheters, pacemaker leads, vascular grafts, and more. These devices often rely on polyurethane (PU), a flexible plastic that’s been the industry standard for decades. But PU has its flaws: it’s made using
When it comes to prosthetic implants—especially neural ones that connect directly to the nervous system—the body doesn’t always play nice. Scar tissue forms, inflammation flares, and over time, the very device meant to restore function can become a source of
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Ocutrx Technologies has unveiled HemoLucence™, a groundbreaking feature of its OR-Bot™ 3D Surgical Microscope System that renders blood translucent during surgery. This real-time visualization breakthrough allows surgeons to see through pooled blood without suction or irrigation, offering unprecedented clarity of
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Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a virtual reality (VR) training tool to improve infection control practices in healthcare settings. The immersive module educates clinicians on cleaning and disinfecting portable medical equipment, addressing a critical gap in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
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