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Researchers create tiny bioengineered blood vessel grafts for surgical repair of damaged tissues

Scientists have been working diligently to create engineered tissue implants to repair or replace damaged or diseased tissue and organs; but their success hinges on the ability to build a sturdy connection linking the implant's blood vessels and the patient's existing vasculature.

28 Mar 2017

Research shows role played by brain reorganisation process in success or failure of cochlear implants

A cochlear implant is an electronic device capable of restoring hearing in a profoundly deaf person by directly stimulating the nerve endings in the inner ear. This technology enables people who have become deaf to be able to communicate orally again, even by telephone, and children born deaf to learn to speak and to benefit from normal schooling.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers develop new graphene-based neural probes for recording brain activity in high resolution

Measuring brain activity with precision is essential to developing further understanding of diseases such as epilepsy and disorders that affect brain function and motor control.

27 Mar 2017

Probing the brain in high resolution with graphene based neural probes

Graphene-based transistors enable a flexible neural probe with excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Such probes are useful for examining neural activity for understanding diseases, as well as in neuroprosthetics for control of artificial limbs.

27 Mar 2017

Neurosurgeons must advance strategies and adapt new ways to thrive in evolving healthcare industry

Neurosurgeons hoping to successfully navigate the rapidly changing healthcare industry must advance their strategies and adapt new ways of thinking in order to continue to thrive in an evolving environment.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers create new approach to reduce risk of dental implant failure

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 15 million Americans have crown or bridge replacements and three million have dental implants -- with this latter number rising by 500,000 a year.

24 Mar 2017

New research reveals impact of 3D printing technology in medical devices and pharmaceutical sector

3D printing technology is the ideal solution for the healthcare industry’s need for the efficient production of complex and personalized products.

23 Mar 2017

Researchers provide better understanding of the body's immune responses to implanted materials

Researchers at MIT and Boston Children's Hospital have published a report today in the journal Nature Materials that provides a better understanding of the body's immune responses to the materials used in implanted medical devices.

22 Mar 2017

Scientists use parsley and other plants to create human stem cell scaffolds

Borrowing from nature is an age-old theme in science. Form and function go hand-in-hand in the natural world and the structures created by plants and animals are only rarely improved on by humans.

21 Mar 2017

Study shows potential way to prevent formation of scar tissue around medical implants

Medical devices implanted in the body for drug delivery, sensing, or tissue regeneration usually come under fire from the host's immune system.

20 Mar 2017

HSS surgeon wins prestigious award for orthopedic research

Scott Wolfe, MD, chief emeritus of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, has received the prestigious Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award.

16 Mar 2017

New study shows link between OSA and complications with previously implanted oral prosthetics

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops during sleep. OSA has frequently been linked to sleep bruxism, a condition where a person clenches and tightens the jaw creating excessive grinding of the teeth during sleep.

16 Mar 2017

SSRIs may reduce risk of revision surgery following total hip or knee replacement

Patients who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly prescribed medications used to treat anxiety and depression, may experience a reduced risk of revision surgery following total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR), according to new research presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

Scientists develop novel drug release procedure for efficient malaria treatment

Malaria infections may soon be treated much more efficiently than they are at present. Researchers at the Universities of Bayreuth and Jerusalem have developed a novel drug release procedure for this purpose.

10 Mar 2017

UA researcher developing new technology to detect malware in implantable medical devices

Nearly a million new forms of malware are unleashed on the world every day. Manufacturers of software for smartphones, laptops and security cameras, as well as banks, retailers and government agencies, release upgrades frequently to try to protect customers and assets.

10 Mar 2017

Review identifies treatment methods to reduce complications in TKR patients with obesity

Obesity affects 35 percent of the adult population in the U.S. A new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons identifies strategies to improve total knee replacement outcomes in patients with obesity.

2 Mar 2017

$Study highlights potential tolerability of single fraction of HDR brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer$

Study highlights potential tolerability of single fraction of HDR brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer

Results from a new prospective clinical trial indicate that high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy administered in a single, 19 Gray treatment may be a safe and effective alternative to longer courses of HDR treatment for men with localized prostate cancer.

1 Mar 2017