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Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

For breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, avoiding postoperative oral antibiotics does not reduce the risk of infections, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Apr 2023

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

A versatile new foam material developed by researchers at the University of Georgia could significantly reduce health care-related infections caused by implanted medical devices-;or drastically improve cleanup efforts following environmental disasters like oil spills.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

Using an implantable nanofluidic device to tame pancreatic cancer

Houston Methodist nanomedicine researchers have found a way to tame pancreatic cancer - one of the most aggressive and difficult to treat cancers - by delivering immunotherapy directly into the tumor with a device that is smaller than a grain of rice.

13 Apr 2023

New ‘artificial muscle’ material could someday operate safely in medical devices

Whether wriggling your toes or lifting groceries, muscles in your body smoothly expand and contract. Some polymers can do the same thing -; acting like artificial muscles -; but only when stimulated by dangerously high voltages.

12 Apr 2023

FDA looks into dental device after KHN-CBS news investigation of patient harm

In the wake of a joint investigation by KHN and CBS News into a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients, the FDA has begun looking into the product, the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or AGGA, according to a former agency official.

15 Mar 2023

Using tissue-embedded nanoelectronic devices to monitor the functional maturation of cardiomyocytes

Research in animal models has demonstrated that stem-cell derived heart tissues have promising potential for therapeutic applications to treat cardiac disease. But before such therapies are viable and safe for use in humans, scientists must first precisely understand on the cellular and molecular levels which factors are necessary for implanted stem-cell derived heart cells to properly grow and integrate in three dimensions within surrounding tissue.

8 Mar 2023

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

The current study aimed to explore the contraceptive potential of the human contraceptive antibody-containing vaginal film called ZB-06.

7 Mar 2023

Intraoperative 3D imaging more effective in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging was superior to two-dimensional radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery.

7 Mar 2023

Shaved costs, high risk, maximum profits: Regulators worry about Florida’s butt lift boom

In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags.

3 Mar 2023

This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Boja Kragulj, an accomplished clarinetist who once performed with orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville, Florida, has already lost four teeth. And she expects to lose at least a dozen more.

1 Mar 2023

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the the heart can vary from one person to the next. These differences can be particularly pronounced for people living with heart disease, as their hearts and major vessels work harder to overcome any compromised function.

22 Feb 2023

OHSU researchers confirm first-ever nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome

Those with Usher Syndrome -- the leading hereditary cause for simultaneous deafness and blindness, for which there is no treatment -- may have a new reason for hope now that researchers have confirmed the first-ever nonhuman primate model of their disease.

13 Feb 2023

Implants News and Research

Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Using an implantable nanofluidic device to tame pancreatic cancer

New ‘artificial muscle’ material could someday operate safely in medical devices

FDA looks into dental device after KHN-CBS news investigation of patient harm

Using tissue-embedded nanoelectronic devices to monitor the functional maturation of cardiomyocytes

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

Intraoperative 3D imaging more effective in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery

Shaved costs, high risk, maximum profits: Regulators worry about Florida’s butt lift boom

This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

OHSU researchers confirm first-ever nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

Coherent introduces fully automated laser processing system for implantable medical devices

Using AI systems in medicine

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Scientists develop novel electronic skin patch for advanced healthcare monitoring

Researchers design contact lens prototype to prevent dry eye syndrome

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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