by | Sep 22, 2022 | Jain, Raj, Salman, Tara
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Researchers in Prof. Raj Jain’s laboratory have developed a new type of algorithm that extends the security of decentralized blockchains from consensus validation to efficient group decision making. This technology, called “probabilistic blockchains”, provi…
by | Jul 1, 2022 | Shenoy, Surendra
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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique for arteriovenous fistula creation that reduces the incidence of juxta-anastomotic stenosis, which often leads to graft failure. The procedure involves clamping closed one end of the graft and attac…
by | Jun 8, 2022 | Wirtz, Alexander, Zayed, Mohamed
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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed an improved stent system to treat aorto-iliac occlusive disease. Aorto-iliac occlusive disease is caused by atherosclerotic plaque accumulation in the abdominal aorta where it connects to the common iliac arteries. …
by | Jan 20, 2022 | Bayly, Philip, Derdeyn, Colin, Elbert, Donald, Genin, Guy, Leuthardt, Eric, McCoy, Kathleen, Suh, JunWoo, Teh, Yuni, Vemuri, Chandu, Zhao, Alan, Zipfel, Gregory
— Background: Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most prevalent type of peripheral aneurysms and are treated surgically to prevent rupture. Currently, surgical options include open surgery or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). EVAR is less invasive than open surgery, resulting in shorter hospital st…
by | Nov 2, 2021 | Banerjee, Parag, Chen, Xiao, Myung, Yoon
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Engineers in the Banerjee laboratory have developed a single-step, scalable vapor deposition process for fabricating high performance thin film perovskite materials at low temperature and atmospheric pressure. These lead-free, non-toxic films could be used as solar cell abso…