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Trials to begin on new degradable surgical implant
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers in Oxford have developed a degradable implant which they say has huge potential to improve surgical success rates.
Physical Inactivity After Cardiac Surgery Linked With Substantially Higher Risk of Depression
Posted in Medicine on 1st Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
The number of patients suffering from depression after cardiac surgery is as high as 40%.
First human implant of worlds smallest, minimally invasive cardiac pacemaker
Posted in Hardware on 31st Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
No leads, no incision, minimally invasive.
Apple patents a hover touch sensor and heart rate monitor for smartphones
Posted in Software on 25th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
Apple is getting closer to letting you interact with your iPhone without even touching it.
Carmats groundbreaking five-year artificial heart gets its first patient in France
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
Artificial hearts are taking a big step forward, thanks to France.