Ballooned Chest ‘Time Bomb’ Replaced with 3D-Printed Graft in Lifesaving Surgery Surgeons at Brisbane’s Prince Charles Hospital have carried out one of Australia’s most intricate vascular surgeries, replacing a potentially fatal ballooned chest artery with a custom-made 3D-printed graft. This groundbreaking procedure not only saved the patient’s life but also showcased the remarkable advancements in […]
Fluorescent drug gives surgeons visual upgrade with real-time nerve mapping
Fluorescent Drug Gives Surgeons Visual Upgrade with Real-Time Nerve Mapping Surgeons may soon have a glowing ally in the operating room. A first-of-its-kind fluorescent drug is paving the way for enhanced precision during surgeries by illuminating nerves in real-time. This breakthrough technology is revolutionizing the field of medicine, offering a new level of accuracy and […]
US startup unveils surgical tech that renders blood ‘translucent’ during surgery
US Startup Unveils Surgical Tech That Renders Blood ‘Translucent’ During Surgery A US startup claims it has developed a way for surgeons to see through blood, revolutionizing the field of surgery. This groundbreaking technology allows medical professionals to have a clearer view of the operating field, enhancing precision and potentially improving patient outcomes. The startup, […]
US surgeons perform first full robotic heart transplant without chest incision
US Surgeons Make Medical History with First Full Robotic Heart Transplant Without Chest Incision In a first for the United States, surgeons have successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant without the need for a traditional chest incision. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant advancement in the field of cardiac surgery and sets a new […]
US generates world’s shortest hard X-ray pulses under one ten-billionth of a second
US Generates World’s Shortest Hard X-ray Pulses Under One Ten-Billionth of a Second A collaboration of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have generated the shortest hard X-ray pulses ever recorded, breaking new ground in the field of high-energy physics. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques, the team was able to produce X-ray pulses lasting […]
MIT’s new simulation brings physically accurate bouncy, squishy characters to life
MIT’s New Simulation Brings Physically Accurate Bouncy, Squishy Characters to Life MIT researchers have developed an advanced simulation method that could help animators bring more realistic and physically accurate characters to life. This groundbreaking technology opens up a world of possibilities for the entertainment industry, video game developers, and virtual reality experiences. The new simulation, […]
Tiny chip mimicking human blood vessels could transform heart disease diagnosis
Tiny Chip Mimicking Human Blood Vessels Could Transform Heart Disease Diagnosis In the realm of medical innovation, scientists in the U.S. have recently made a groundbreaking advancement that could revolutionize the diagnosis of heart disease. This pioneering development comes in the form of a tiny chip that has the remarkable ability to mimic real human […]
World-first: Surgeons make history with spinal tumor removal through patient’s eye
World-first: Surgeons Make History with Spinal Tumor Removal Through Patient’s Eye Neurosurgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center in the U.S. have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of medicine by successfully removing a spinal tumor through a patient’s eye. This innovative technique marks a significant advancement in surgical procedures and opens up […]
China’s smart ‘band-aid’ for organs delivers medicines wirelessly on demand
China’s Innovative Wireless Patch Revolutionizes Organ Medication Delivery Chinese researchers have developed a wireless, paper-thin patch that attaches to an organ to create a smart ‘band-aid’ capable of delivering medicines on demand. This breakthrough in medical technology represents a significant advancement in targeted drug delivery systems, offering a more efficient and precise method for administering […]
Japanese startup Craif raises funds to expand urine-based cancer test
Japanese Startup Craif Raises Funds to Expand Urine-Based Cancer Test Japanese startup Craif has been making waves in the medical industry with its groundbreaking technology that aims to revolutionize cancer detection. By utilizing microRNA instead of cfDNA, Craif has developed a urine-based test that offers earlier and clearer cancer detection, even at very early stages. […]