surgery
Robot to perform brain surgery through cheek
Posted in Medicine on 18th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new technique in which a robot performs the surgery by entering through the cheek. This could minimize how invasive the procedure is and reduce recovery time.
3D printing helps build upper jaw prosthetic for cancer patient
Posted in Medicine on 17th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
A 3D printed model of the patient's jaw helped surgeon's overcome problems posed by his inability to open his mouth.
Bioinspired coating for medical devices repels blood and bacteria
Posted in Hardware on 13th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
Devices implanted in the body face two critical challenges that can threaten the life of the patient the device is meant to help: blood clotting and bacterial infection:
Kidney transplant: Surgeons carry out first European keyhole kidney transplant
Posted in Medicine on 9th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
The technique, originally developed in India, offers patients the chance of a much faster recovery after the operation.
A Breakthrough in the Quest to Regenerate Bones
Posted in Medicine on 8th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists have successfully formed bone-like structures in mice using a new stem cell-based technique, which they believe could be transferred to humans.