New on Bioengineering Today: Illuminating Nerves During Surgery

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Aug 25

Written By maryb

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It can be difficult for surgeons to distinguish nerves from other tissues during operations. A new real-time, non-invasive approach to nerve identification could help spot nerves and cut down on accidental nerve injuries during surgery.Read the news brief at Bioengineering Today: New Tool Illuminates Nerves During Surgery.

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