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Implants
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Adhesive anti-fibrotic interfaces on diverse organs
Preparation of adhesive implants The adhesive layer of the adhesive implant was prepared using a previously reported method23,24.…
Rice University bioengineers receive $1.4M to combat osteoarthritis
Bioengineers at Rice University have been awarded $1.4 million as part of a multi-center consortium funded by the…
Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders
Rice University engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient. Thanks to pioneering…
Neural implants face ethical hurdles, study finds
In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers conducted multiple focus group sessions with developers…
Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her…
High BMI affects autologous breast reconstruction outcomes
For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – reconstruction using the patient’s own tissues, rather than implants – the…
A government video would explain when abortion is legal in South Dakota
South Dakota lawmakers want state officials to create an educational video to help doctors understand when they can…
Next-gen implants could be powered by dual-energy harvesting technology
Implantable biomedical devices -; like pacemakers, insulin pumps and neurostimulators -; are becoming smaller and utilizing wireless technology,…
Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding
Treating knee joint defects with cartilage from the nose: The University Hospital in Würzburg is working on the…