Cancer surgeons often struggle to distinguish healthy tissue from malignant tissue during an operation, and this uncertainty can lead to incomplete tumor removal or unnecessary damage to surrounding structures. A team of researchers has developed a handheld optical probe that […]
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Keyhole surgery helps patients recover faster, but it removes one of the surgeon’s most important tools: the ability to feel how much force is being applied to fragile tissue. Without tactile feedback, even experienced surgeons can unintentionally grip too hard
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MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking injectable antenna that could transform how medical implants are powered deep inside the human body. Traditional implants such as pacemakers or neuromodulators rely on bulky batteries or require invasive surgery for placement and maintenance.
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A new proof-of-concept surgical tool developed at UCT Prague could one day allow surgeons to analyze tissue biochemistry in real time. Researchers from the Sofer Group have created a prototype scalpel with an integrated electrochemical sensor, fabricated using 3D printing
A team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has introduced MagFlow, an ultraminiaturized neurovascular microcatheter designed to reach the smallest and most complex blood vessels in the human body. Unlike conventional catheters that rely on guidewires and manual
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Korea have created a bioadhesive sponge that can rapidly stop internal bleeding, especially in high-risk surgeries involving organs like the liver or spleen. The sponge combines mussel adhesive protein with
Researchers have unveiled a promising new technique that could offer a safer, cheaper, and noninvasive alternative to LASIK eye surgery—without using lasers or scalpels. The method uses a process called electromechanical reshaping (EMR) to mold the cornea with electricity rather than cutting
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a promising new model for surgical education that uses artificial intelligence and extended-reality technology to train medical residents—without the need for a live instructor. The system, called ESIST
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Chronic wounds—those that linger for months or even years—are more than just a medical nuisance. They’re a global health burden, costing billions annually and affecting millions of people with diabetes, circulatory disorders, or immune dysfunction. The problem isn’t just that
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Every year, millions of patients receive implantable medical devices—catheters, pacemaker leads, vascular grafts, and more. These devices often rely on polyurethane (PU), a flexible plastic that’s been the industry standard for decades. But PU has its flaws: it’s made using
