Studies presented at the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting examine the impact of innovation on both patient outcomes and hospital costs
Specialty
FDA Clearance Expands Scalp Cooler Indication
Experts welcome expansion of indication to include solid tumour patients
C2 CryoBalloon™ Endoscopic Device Uses Extreme Cold to Eradicate Precancerous Lesions
Endoscopy company, Pentax Medical has announced the introduction of the C2 CryoBalloon™ Ablation System for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus
New WatchPAT™ Sleep Apnea Scoring Guidelines Unveiled at SLEEP 2018
Evidence-based guidelines based on a large-scale sleep apnea study demonstrate WatchPAT’s efficiency and accuracy
New Study Shows High Diagnostic Sensitivity for Archimedes Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation System
System safe, accurate and effective in bronchoscopically navigating and accessing tumors anywhere in the lung
Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve Pivotal Study Meets EndPoints in Severe Emphysema Patients
All primary and secondary endpoints met across multiple measures of breathing and quality of life, one year after treatment
Powered Stapler Yields Fewer Bleeding Complications in Lung Cancer Surgery
Real-world assessment favours powered staplers over manual, with halved rate of hemostasis complications
Analytics Could Reduce Need for Breast Biopsy, Says Study
Publication defines advanced statistical methods that can be used with diagnostic imaging output to downgrade breast mass risk classification
Royal Seal of Approval for Pioneering Silicone Ostomy Adhesive
UK’s Trio Healthcare wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
First Cases for Acclarent TruDi ENT Navigation System
Real-time navigation for ENT specialists in the O.R. and surgeon office
Revolutionary ‘Nanotech’ Solution to Global Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
Delivering microparticles loaded with antimicrobial agents, direct to infective site, avoids problems of antibiotic resistance
WATS3D Increases Detection of Pre-Cancerous Changes in the Esophagus by Over 80%
Data published in United European Gastroenterology Journal and featured in new ASGE Tech Talk video
First Patient in Biosense Webster’s Multi-Electrode RF Balloon Catheter Study
Multicenter study will evaluate balloon ablation catheter for safety and effectiveness in achieving pulmonary vein isolation in paroxysmal AF treatment
Corin Lauches new Unity Knee™ With Equibalance™
New system aims to improve joint stability and function, and minimize pain after total knee replacement
Enrollment Complete in Thermocool Smarttouch® SF Catheter US IDE Study
Persistent Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in focus for heart rhythm specialist
Another AAOS Launch: United Orthopedic Corporation’s UTS™ Hip Stem
Company also introduces extension of its U-Motion II™ Acetabular System