Medical research
Researcher studies ways to enhance cochlear implants
What is hearing? For Valeriy Shafiro, PhD, that question is fundamental, even though it's one that most people who hear well may probably never think about.
Feb 8, 2017
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Medical research
Magnesium-based orthopedic implant that safely biodegrades and promotes bone growth
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from South Korea have shown, in preliminary clinical trials of 53 patients, that after a year their magnesium-calcium-zinc orthopedic implant spurs new bone growth by mimicking the body's calcification ...
Surgery
In world first, France bans breast implants linked to rare cancer
France on Thursday became the first country to ban a type of breast implant that has been linked to a rare form of cancer.
Apr 4, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Oxford student creates first synthetic retina for the visually impaired
A synthetic, soft tissue retina developed by an Oxford University student could offer fresh hope to visually impaired people.
May 4, 2017
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Dentistry
Coating implants with 'artificial bone' to prevent inflammation
Bone disease is becoming increasingly prevalent due to population aging, among other factors, and the use of dental and orthopedic implants to treat bone disease has been on the rise. The history of implants can be traced ...
Oct 23, 2020
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Surgery
Textured breast implant recall: What you need to know
Ever since the Food and Drug Administration recalled textured breast implants in late July, the phone has not stopped ringing at the office of Orlando plastic surgeon Dr. Kendall Peters.
Aug 12, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Photovoltaic retinal implant could restore functional sight, researchers say
A team led by Stanford University researchers has developed a wireless retinal implant that they say could restore vision five times better than existing devices.
Apr 28, 2015
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Medical research
Smart bone plates can monitor fracture healing
Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is an evolving field at the intersection of materials science and bioengineering, focused on the development of bone substitute materials and diagnostic methods in orthopedics. At present, physicians ...
Cardiology
Nurse training for triathlon had her heart stopped mid-swim
When Alicia Bravo saw the EMS service in her childhood hometown was holding a 5K race to raise money for a mechanical chest compression system, she signed up right away.
Jan 10, 2020
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Dentistry
Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays
Dental implants are increasingly being used to replace missing or failing teeth instead of dentures or bridges, which can be uncomfortable and hasten further deterioration. But implants can be very expensive and rarely are ...
Mar 14, 2018
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