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Exciting discovery alert! A groundbreaking paper has emerged in the field of deep-tissue optical imaging. Using tartrazine, a common FDA-approved food color, researchers have achieved remarkable transparency in live rodents' skin, muscle, and connective tissues. This innovative method allows for non-invasive observation of previously inaccessible biological structures, such as enteric neurons and cerebral blood vessels, without the need for surgery. The implications for future research and potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications in phototherapy are vast. #Research #Biotechnology #OpticalImaging Buck Institute for Research on Aging

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 "𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭" 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞? On October 3rd, our colleagues attended the NVTAG Autumn Symposium to discuss whether we should disinvest in healthcare interventions or medicines with limited or unknown value. Adriënne Rotteveel, PhD (RIVM) covered definitions of low-value care and the public opinion on de-implementation. Prof. Dr. Sjoerd Repping of Zorgevaluatie & Gepast Gebruik, explained how the organisation of evaluation research can help phase out ineffective care. Elke Bos, PhD, anesthesiologist at the Amsterdam UMC, focused on the value of robotic surgery sharing insights from the Sustainable Healthcare Resource Allocation in Scarcity via Robotic Surgery Evaluation (SHARE) project. ZonMw presented their Framework Programme for Appropriate Care 2024-2028, aimed at funding research focusing on appropriate care. So, are we ready to disinvest? The consensus is: Yes, but only if done transparently, with a strong foundation of research and evidence.

You’ve probably not heard of ‘Focused Ultrasound’ but we’re hopeful you’ll be hearing more about it in the coming years. 👏 According to the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, a US based organisation: “This novel technology focuses beams of ultrasound energy precisely and accurately on targets deep in the brain without damaging surrounding normal tissue. Where the beams converge, focused ultrasound produces precise ablation (thermal destruction of tissue), which may enable CCMs to be treated without surgery”. As Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation shared recently, this technology is in the early stages of development in the US and is not yet being tested on humans but research is underway in mice at the University of Virginia. We will be keeping you updated on any further developments in respect of this research and in the meantime would encourage you to find out more using the links below: ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eB-xTvRW ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/exfjSSPi #focusedultrasound #cavernoma #CCM

In Rome at European Society of Endocrine Surgeons ESES 2024 congress presenting our departments’ project about the incidence and clinical predictors of hyparathyroidism and hypocalcemia post thyroidectomy

‘Origami-inspired’ folding electrodes could reduce surgery needed to treat brain conditions. A research team led by the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have created new ‘origami-inspired’ brain electrodes that can fold up to a fraction of their full size. This advance could significantly reduce the amount of surgery needed to treat conditions such as epilepsy, or to install brain-computer interface. Read: https://lnkd.in/eUSiSDn7 #sciencesdelavie #biotechnology #biotechnology #innovation #innovations #research #sciences #medicaments #research #drugresearch #laboratories #labs #chemistry #chemistry #biology #biologie #biopharma #rna #rnatherapeutics #arn #revolution #happy

Imagine a brain surgery tool that's 100 times more precise! The tool was developed as part of research of the federal BRAIN Initiative. Dr. Ahmed Raslan, a neurosurgeon at Oregon Health and Science University who helped develop the groundbreaking new brain-mapping device, said: “This will enable us to do a better job... The clinical grid we use now uses one point of recording every one centimeter. The new grid uses at least 100 points.” Here's how it works: A thin, flexible film with tiny sensors is placed on the brain's surface. This film detects electrical activity in much greater detail than current methods. Surgeons can use this information to more precisely remove diseased tissue while preserving vital functions like language and memory. Benefits for Patients & Research: Safer brain surgeries for patients with tumors or epilepsy. A clearer picture of the brain's complex functions for researchers. Potential for future brain-computer interfaces. The Future of Brain Technology: This new device is a major leap forward in brain mapping technology. With continued research, it could revolutionize brain surgery and our understanding of the brain itself. #futureofsurgery #Csurgeries

I'm thrilled to share our latest research paper, "Model based deep learning method for focused ultrasound pathway scanning," published in Scientific Reports on August 29, 2024. Co-authored with Salman Lari and Hyock Ju Kwon: https://lnkd.in/gtyXAkbw Our study introduces a machine learning-based method to enhance high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy, a promising treatment that targets and ablates tumors without needing surgery. The validation of the model was carried out through rigorous testing with ex vivo bovine liver, showing the capability to adapt to tumor's varied geometrical shapes and efficiently define treated regions with minimal over- or under-treatment. #HIFU #MachineLearning #CancerResearch #MedicalInnovation #ScientificReports

This panel of oculoplastic surgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, & comprehensive ophthalmologists examine the latest clinical evidence & clinical practices shedding light on the diagnostic obstacles in TED! https://bit.ly/4emC2tl

This robotic CABG procedure, performed through a mini-thoracotomy off pump, signifies a remarkable fusion of technology and surgical innovation, aiming for enhanced patient outcomes. The incorporation of Dopplerable flow measurements and pulsatility index evaluation underscores a meticulous approach to understanding graft functionality. The introduction of multimodal machine learning algorithms holds the promise of revolutionizing graft longevity predictions. The ongoing in silico development of these models reflects a commitment to precision and continuous refinement. In light of these advancements, how do you envision the potential impact on cardiovascular surgery and patient care, and what challenges do you foresee in implementing predictive analytics for graft longevity in clinical practice? #CardioTech #Innovation #SurgeryAdvances

Innovative Computational Tools for Enhancing Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes We are proud to present here Eirini Kardampiki, PhD doctoral thesis “Development of Computational Tools for Cardiovascular Applications,” discussed at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. This research develops computational tools to support cardiovascular surgeries, specifically Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) and the modified Blalock–Taussig shunt (MBTS). EVAR is a minimally invasive procedure for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients with aortic diameters over 3 cm, but it faces complications like guidewire-induced deformations and post-operative thrombus formation. To address these, a pipeline using Reduced Order Modelling (ROM) and Finite Elements (FE) simulations was created to predict aortic configurations in real-time, aiding intraoperative navigation. Additionally, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis identified thrombus-prone regions in stent-grafts, finding Zenith Alpha more susceptible due to higher recirculation and shear strain rates. For MBTS, which addresses cyanotic heart diseases by implanting a synthetic shunt between the subclavian and pulmonary arteries, a static ROM trained on CFD data was developed to recommend personalized shunt morphology, improving implant sizing. The research demonstrated the ROM’s significant precision and potential clinical integration. In summary, the studies developed tools for real-time predictions and thrombus formation analysis to enhance surgical outcomes. You can read the presentation and the full thesis here: https://lnkd.in/ddvDM2Ht #simulation #cfd #rbf #rbfmorph #rom #cardiovascular #surgery #medicaldevices #innovation #bioengineering #aneurysm #medicaldevicedesign #medicaldeviceproducers #biotech #ansys #lsdyna #python