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Breakthrough in pain management finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022


Industrial repair ‘snake’ robot now being tested for cancer surgery
A repair robot that takes inspiration from the bendiness and sensing ability of snakes is now being exploited for use in human surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2022


Laser light and a nonsurgical implant could overcome obesity
Researchers augmented endoscopic bariatric treatment by coating an implant with a laser-activated dye that kills cells the “hunger hormone.”
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022


Robot performs first laparoscopic surgery without human assistance
A robot has performed laparoscopic surgery on the soft tissue of a pig without the guiding hand of a human – a significant step in robotics.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 27, 2022


Newly developed injectable, adhesive surgical gel prevents scar tissue
Up to 90% of patients who undergo open abdominal or pelvic surgery develop postoperative adhesions, or scar tissue.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2021


Precise new form of brain surgery requires no incisions or scalpels
Researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits without the need for conventional brain surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021


Man wins $1 million by scratching the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery
Shortly after Alex McLeish had double-bypass heart surgery this month, his childhood friend treated him to an infusion … of cash.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021


‘Unbelievable joy’: Newly separated conjoined twins see each other for the first time
Dr. Isaac Lazar commented on the remarkable moment on Sunday when the girls looked at each other for the first time after a year connected.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


UC Health performs first endoscopic “triple valve” surgery in the U.S.
UC Health cardiac surgeons have successfully performed the United States’ first-ever endoscopic “triple valve” surgery at UC Medical Center.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


First steerable catheter developed for brain surgery
A team of engineers and physicians has developed a steerable catheter that for the first time will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer..
Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021


Medical Marvel: Icelandic man recovers from double arm and shoulder transplant
An Icelandic man who got the world's first double shoulder and arm transplant is recovering well after the operation
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
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