Surgeons are increasingly turning to less-invasive techniques, such as utilizing long, thin needles – instead of scalpels – to access targets within the body. A new needle, with a steerable tip, could ...

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / The Longevity Centers of America (LCOA) has expanded its ...

Some of the most difficult types of surgery just got easier and more versatile. A team of engineers and doctors at Vanderbilt University has developed a tiny mechanical wrist that can be used for ...

Patients who underwent knee surgery using minimally invasive “needle arthroscopy” needed half the opioids to manage pain the day after their procedure, researchers reported in the February 2026 issue ...

Minimally invasive surgeries are appealing because they typically mean less scar tissue, shorter recovery times and a lower risk of infection. But they have their downsides as well. Getting a good ...

Researchers in Australia have made a new type of imaging needle that can be used during brain biopsies to detect cerebral blood vessels. The device, which is the first of its kind, works thanks to an ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Brazilian doctors began operating on Friday to remove sewing needles near the heart and lungs of a two-year-old boy who was victim of a ...