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Dr. Tawfik Shares his Expert View on Direct Horizontal Chopping in Cataract Surgery
It is estimated that nearly 28 million cataract surgery procedures are performed worldwide every year. Phacoemulsification is the most common method used to remove the cataract and chopping maneuvers…
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Factors to Consider when Selecting Clinical Microscopes
What matters if you would like to purchase a clinical microscope? Learn how to arrive at the best buying decision from our Science Lab Article.
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Clinical Microscopy: Considerations on Camera Selection
The need for images in pathology laboratories has significantly increased over the past few years, be it in histopathology, cytology, hematology, clinical microbiology, or other applications. They…
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Free Flap Procedures in Oncological Reconstructive Surgery
Free flap surgery is considered the gold standard for breast, head and neck reconstructions for cancer patients. These procedures, which enable functional and aesthetic rehabilitation, can be quite…
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Minor’s Syndrome Surgical Intervention by Prof. Vincent Darrouzet
Minor’s disease, also called Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD) or Minor’s syndrome, is a rare disorder of the inner ear that affects hearing and balance. The disease is characterized by…
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How to Choose a Microscope for Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery requires excellent visualization to repair intricate and fine structures. Oncological reconstructive surgery procedures are among the most delicate, including breast…
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Advances in Oncological Reconstructive Surgery
Decision making and patient care in oncological reconstructive surgery have considerably evolved in recent years. New surgical assistance technologies are helping surgeons push the boundaries of what…
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The Time to Diagnosis is Crucial in Clinical Pathology
Abnormalities in tissues and fluids - that’s what pathologists are looking for when they examine specimens under the microscope. What they see and deduce from their findings is highly influential, as…
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A Versatile Palette of Fluorescent Probes
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg have developed a general strategy to synthesize live-cell compatible fluorogenic probes, and the result are the new MaP (Max…
