Health

Diathermy smoke extraction should be compulsory in operations

The electrical devices that are used to cauterise tissue during surgical operations cause plumes of smoke to arise as intense heat is applied to flesh. Research has shown that these fumes – known as diathermy smoke – ...

Neuroscience

Implantable medical device for epilepsy

(Medical Xpress)—Physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Strong Epilepsy Center were involved in the recent approval of a new treatment for epilepsy. The implantable medical device – called the ...

Neuroscience

Medtronic device will collect data as it treats brain disorders

A new deep brain stimulation system by Medtronic can sense and record brain activity at the same time it delivers therapy to treat Parkinson's symptoms, essential tremors and epilepsy. The data collected by the Activa PC+S ...

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