
Watchman or Warfarin? Choosing a Method of Stroke Prevention
Could a tiny device designed to avert stroke-provoking clots be a substitute for medication? The technology is an option for certain at-risk patients.
Could a tiny device designed to avert stroke-provoking clots be a substitute for medication? The technology is an option for certain at-risk patients.
A tumor lodged deep in a teenager’s skull posed diagnostic complications. A 3-D model of the patient’s skull provided a vital road map to help doctors prepare for surgery.
When most people hear “wearable technology,” they think of fitness trackers and enhanced glasses. The total artificial heart works on a higher level — allowing heart patients independence as they wait for a heart transplant.
Research finds that text messaging increases follow-up care for patients with pelvic inflammatory disease.
For surgeons, the SRS microscope offers speed, safety and efficiency in assessing what is and is not tumor tissue — on the spot.
When a life-threatening condition called tracheobronchomalacia left three babies struggling to breathe, new technology — in the form of 3-D printing — offered a solution.