Technology

From organ transplants to mammography, Sharp offers the latest in medical technology. We know the importance of staying ahead of the curve, bringing cutting-edge procedures and devices to the hands of our specialists. Here we share technology news, the latest and greatest as told by the experts who use them.

A second chance after cardiac arrest (video)

When Brian Harris went into cardiac arrest, every second mattered. Specialized ECMO care helped give him another chance at life.

Doctor wearing a stethoscope showing a tablet to a patient

What Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis can teach us

The Pope’s experience highlights something doctors want you to know: Through screening, lung cancer can sometimes be found early, before it causes symptoms.

Noduleon CT scans HN3206 lung nodule Sized

What does a nodule on my CT scan mean?

Commonly called a ‘spot on the lung’ or a ‘shadow,’ a lung nodule is a small abnormal area that is more dense than normal lung tissue.

Michael Conner of San Diego outdoors with his dog

Innovative robotic surgery speeds lung cancer recovery

Michael Conner received an innovative single-port robotic surgery offered by Dr. Craig Larson, the first surgeon in San Diego who performed the procedure.

Patient receiving radiation therapy for cancer treatment

Radiation therapy for breast cancer: 5 myths debunked

Radiation therapy is a safe, effective treatment for breast cancer, but it’s often misunderstood. Our expert dispels common myths and explains what to expect.