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3D-printed-anatomy developers aim to revolutionize medical education
Posted in Hardware on 23rd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
A kit of 3D-printed anatomical body parts could revolutionize medical education and training, according to its developers at Monash University.
'Biological pacemaker' tested in the lab
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Grow-your-own pacemakers are a step closer to reality, after pioneering experiments in pigs.
More weight loss operations for diabetes
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
An expansion of weight loss surgery in England is being proposed to tackle an epidemic of type 2 diabetes.
Organ transplants 'on the rise'
Posted in Medicine on 10th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The number of organ transplants is continuing to rise, but the UK still lags behind other countries, official figures show.
Organ transplants: 'Supercooling' keeps organs fresh
Posted in Medicine on 30th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new technique can preserve organs for days before transplanting them, US researchers claim.