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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.