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Fluorescent dyes can 'light up' brain cancer cells for surgery

Posted in Medicine on 5th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Fluorescent dyes attracted to cancer cells differentiate brain tumors from normal brain tissue, and may help surgeons accurately localize and completely remove tumors.

3D Printed Heart Model Makes Surgery Faster, Safer For Children

Posted in Medicine on 4th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Using a life-sized 3D model created from the patients MRI data, the team was able to shorten the length of the surgery, while eliminating the need for multiple surgeries.

The 7 Most Important Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine in the Past 25 Years

Posted in Medicine on 26th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

Cardiovascular medicine has seen monumental leaps in the past 25 years.

High blood pressure treatment device 'promising'

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

A device the size of a paper clip inserted in the groin has shown promising results in lowering blood pressure, scientists say.

Organ transplant first: Organ donation from UK newborn

Posted in Medicine on 21st Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

Doctors have performed the first organ transplants from a newborn in the UK.