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Successful heart transplant after using experimental artificial heart
Posted in Hardware on 4th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
A 44-year-old woman has received a successful heart transplant, thanks to an experimental Total Artificial Heart designed for smaller patients.
Swarms of tiny robots are joining forces to break through blocked arteries
Posted in Hardware on 30th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A $18 million initiative set on creating a microrobot-assisted procedure for dealing with blocked arteries within five years.
Stem cell use during lung transplantation may expand donor pool
Posted in Medicine on 24th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Pairing a donated organ with a potential recipient is a critical task requiring a near-perfect match.
Miniature heart sensor keeps heart failure patients out of the hospital
Posted in Hardware on 16th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Implanting microchip sensors in patients with advanced heart failure to better monitor symptoms and reduce their chances of returning to the hospital.
New drug triggers tissue regeneration: Faster regrowth and healing of damaged tissues
Posted in Science on 13th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new drug repaired damage to the colon, liver and bone marrow in animal models.