medical

We talk and talk and talk each day, not realizing the complexity that goes into such an action. Speaking involves both mouth movement and vibration of the folded tissues referred to as the vocal cords. If the vocal cords sustain injuries…

While surgical mesh has been successfully used in hernia repairs since WWII, 3D printing of prosthetic medical devices has so far focused on items like hearing aids, dental crowns, and limb prosthetics designed to replace or support bones…

Patients requiring a corneal transplant wait an average of six years or more for a cornea donation. Current artificial corneas do not incorporate well with the eye or are not transparent after implantation, making them a less-than-suitable…

The regeneration and regrowth of damaged human body tissue may sound like the stuff of superhero origin stories. But it’s not gamma radiation like the Hulk experienced, or even a genetic mutation ala the X-men’s Wolverine, that could make…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Given that heart transplantation is currently the only treatment available for end-stage heart disease patients, the need for advances in cardiac regenerative medicine is urgent.…

Scientists at the University of Bristol have invented a new technology that could lead to the development of a new generation of smart surgical glues and dressings for chronic wounds. The new method involves re-engineering the membranes of…

Wounds that heal too slowly – or don’t heal at all – can cause infections and even lead to gangrene. People with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and vascular diseases may face great danger from slow-healing wounds. Researchers at…

Many of us already rely on our FitBits, smartwatches, and similar devices to track our activity levels and certain aspects of our health. Our reliance on technology, and especially artificial intelligence, to empower us to take charge of…

Each year, one million new cases of congestive heart failure are diagnosed. Now, a team of researchers is commercializing a product that makes it easier for hospitals to monitor patients with the condition in the comfort of their own…

Between 1% and 5% of children in the U.S. and western European companies could have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), according to some studies. A new tool developed by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC),…