With the potential to make procedures safer, less invasive, and more accessible, the robotic catheter may pave the way for a new era in cardiac care.
NIBIB in the News · December 8, 2023
International effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for studying the human brain has led to an ultra-high resolution 7 Tesla scanner.
Science Highlights · December 8, 2023
A beating heart makes for a formidable surgical arena, but a new robotic catheter could someday equip surgeons to operate in the cardiac environment with greater ease.
Science Highlights · December 7, 2023
NIH-funded researchers have outlined a method to print biocompatible structures through thick, multi-layered tissues using focused ultrasound.
NIBIB in the News · December 6, 2023
As cases of flu and COVID-19 start to creep up, there’s a way to get tests and treatments for both.
NIBIB in the News · December 6, 2023
Eligible adults can now receive free at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments for both COVID and influenza through a newly expanded federal government program. Source: ABCNews
Press Releases · December 6, 2023
The federal government has expanded the Home Test to Treat program, an entirely virtual community health program that offers free COVID-19 health services.
Science Highlights · November 30, 2023
A new wearable brain scanner is the first of its kind to accurately record magnetic fields generated by brain activity while people are in motion.
Science Highlights · November 16, 2023
NIH Blueprint MedTech program has issued nine awards in its first competition cycle. The program seeks to accelerate transformative medical devices to treat disorders of the nervous system.