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The Science Behind LASIK Surgery
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Tens of millions of these procedures have been performed and the technology is only getting better.
5 Ways Futuristic Technology is Helping Eye Care
Posted in Medicine on 12th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Amazing breakthroughs in vision technology are bringing the futuristic promise of bringing sight to the blind a reality.
Stem cell injections reduce scarring during bypass surgery and possibly increase survival of patients
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
There was a 30% improvement in heart function, 40% reduction in scar size, and 70% improvement in quality of life.
Robot betters expert surgeons at soft tissue stitching
Posted in Hardware on 5th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
"No significant differences in erroneous needle placement among all surgical techniques, suggesting that STAR was as dexterous as expert surgeons in needle placement"
'Smart' scalpel could distinguish healthy brain tissue from tumors
Posted in Hardware on 16th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have designed a smart scalpel that provides real-time guidance on whether the tissue it is tending to is cancerous or otherwise.