by | Apr 8, 2020 | Genin, Guy, Linderman, Stephen, Thomopoulos, Stavros
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An interdisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed patented adhesive-coated sutures with the potential to reduce ruptures following surgical repair of tendons and ligaments. These modified sutures are designed to minimize stress by shifting the mec…
by | Jan 14, 2020 | Johnson, Tim, Leuthardt, Eric, Moran, Daniel, Reynolds, Benton, Stoev, Ivan, Wright, Neill
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A team of researchers at Washington University have developed ACALADE (Advanced Capability Lumbar Discectomy), a device designed to help surgeons safely access and quickly remove the back portions of herniated discs for faster, lower risk lumbar discectomy.
Currently, about…
by | Jan 14, 2020 | Christiansen, Blaine, MacEwan, Matthew, Moran, Daniel
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This technology is patented bipolar sieve electrode designed to stimulate peripheral nerves in a specific direction and thereby expand the potential of using this type of neural interface device in clinical applications such as nerve regeneration and prosthetics.
Sieve elec…
by | Jan 6, 2020 | Cahill, Alison, Cuculich, Phillip, Schwartz, Alan, Wang, Yong
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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed an electromyometrial imaging (EMMI) method to non-invasively monitor uterine contractions. During pregnancy, many women experience preterm contractions. Sometimes these contractions progress to pre-term labor a…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Dodt, Jeremy, Hughes, Scott, Mantia, Jill, Melnek, Christine, Reynolds, Steven, Whipple, Toni
— Background: Current EHR systems require that scheduling changes are performed by the scheduling team acting as a “hub”. The provider is unable to see availability of rooms and resources, especially of those that open up due to pending cancellations. This results in inefficiencies that co…