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MIT Student Inventor Awarded For Innovative Medical Devices
May 13, 2013 9:22 am | by Melissa Barnes, Associate Editor, Product Design & Development | Articles | CommentsEach year, MIT’s Lemelson program awards an outstanding student inventor for his or her contribution to innovative technology. This year, Nikolai Begg was awarded the $30,000 prize for his portfolio of cutting-edge medical devices. The main inspiration behind his work was a quest to create less invasive surgical tools, and by all means, he is succeeding.
Robotic Surgery: Safe But Costly
May 10, 2013 11:51 am | by Charlene Laino | News | CommentsLaparoscopy for treatment of pelvic lesions was equally safe whether performed conventionally or with robotic assistance, but cost favors conventional minimally-invasive surgery. Overall, there was a 7 percent major postoperative complication rate among patients who received conventional video-assisted laparoscopy and a 10 percent rate among patients who underwent minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Cryoablation May Not Need Full Anesthesia
May 10, 2013 11:47 am | News | CommentsGeneral anesthesia may not be necessary during cryoablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, a small study suggested. Conscious sedation with dexmedetomidine (Precedex) plus some fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) was enough to keep patients comfortable through the procedure without any recollection afterward of the painful phrenic nerve pacing involved.
Operating Without Interrupting Warfarin Reduces Risk Of Bleeding After Cardiac Device Surgery
May 10, 2013 11:42 am | News | CommentsA new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin treatment at the time of cardiac device surgery is safe and markedly reduces the incidence of clinically significant hematomas compared to the current standard of care.
Improved Material For 'Laser Welding' Of Tissue In Intestinal Surgery
May 10, 2013 11:40 am | News | CommentsA new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has great potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting.
Simulation-Based Suturing Training
May 10, 2013 11:08 am | by Simbionix and Intuitive Surgical | Simbionix, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSimbionix and Intuitive Surgical developed simulation-based suturing training for the da Vinci system. This Suturing Module is a highly realistic educational solution that provides suturing and knot-tying tutorials with performance feedback. Simulation-based training is essential prior to clinical practice.
3D Viewing And Recording Products
May 10, 2013 10:50 am | by Sony | Product Releases | CommentsSony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division is unveiling new 3D viewing and recording products that can give urology surgeons and their teams the benefits of added depth and enhanced visualization. Sony’s new 3D products include: the LMD-2451MT 24-inch medical grade 3D display, LMD-4251TD 42-inch 3D display for reference, training and education, and the HVO-3000MT 3D medical grade recorder.
Infrared LED Light Emitter
May 10, 2013 10:31 am | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced the release of a 12 watt infrared LED light emitter designed to provide output and operation suitable for medical applications. The LEDLB-4E-IR-M-110V 110 Volt Medical Infrared LED Light Bar is provides those in the medical fields with a powerful and effective source of infrared light.
The Advantages Of Having A Connected EHR
May 10, 2013 10:07 am | by Donald Tex Bryant | Blogs | CommentsMost clinical providers are aware of the more common capacities of EHRs. However, there are many capacities that are being underused that can be of great assistance in providing safe care that avoids waste and identifies best practices. Electronic communication with providers outside of one’s clinical setting, clinical decision support, and improving the body of knowledge of best practices are three capacities of modern EHRs.
Augmented Reality May Change The Way Surgeons Learn Robot-Assisted Surgery
May 10, 2013 9:37 am | Articles | CommentsA new study validating a first of its kind prototype using augmented reality in surgical training was recently presented. Augmented reality combines three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated objects and text superimposed onto real images and 3D surgical video footage, all in real time.
Health Care Providers Beta Testing New URAC Accreditation For Clinical Integration
May 9, 2013 11:38 am | News | CommentsSeveral organized physician groups are beta testing URAC’s new clinical integration accreditation program standards. URAC, an independent accreditation organization advancing quality and value throughout health care, created the new program to serve as a roadmap for health providers to achieve clinical integration and accountable care.
Woman Can't Walk After Wrong-Site Surgery
May 9, 2013 10:33 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsA Missouri woman is left unable to walk or talk after surgeons operate on the wrong side of her brain. This video reports on a lawsuit that has been filed accusing the hospital and doctor of medical malpractice. It's a pretty serious situation, and one that serves as a valuable lesson to healthcare professionals.
App Gives Families Live Updates On Surgery
May 9, 2013 10:26 am | by CNN | Videos | CommentsAn app that can send text updates to a patient's loved ones while he or she is in surgery is being used by some doctors. It is being used as a useful way to inform family members on the status of a patient. Here's a look at this cutting-edge app.
Hospitals To Be Penalized For Avoidable Readmissions
May 9, 2013 9:58 am | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsHospitals are under new pressure not only to treat their patients, but to make sure they don't come back. Here is a report on how the Affordable Care Act is addressing the issue of unnecessary hospital readmissions. The government wants to make sure they decline.
Connecticut Medical School Aims To Fix Doctor Shortage
May 9, 2013 9:46 am | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsThe Affordable Care Act is bringing millions of new patients into the medical system, but it's happening just as the country is about to lose a third of its physicians. Vinita Nair visits a medical school in Connecticut which has a strategy for fixing the shortage of doctors.
