An implantable device could enable injection-free control of diabetes
MIT has unveiled a implantable device that doesn't just house insulin-producing islet cells but also boasts an integrated oxygen factory.
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 26
Paralysed people can talk using their thoughts thanks to novel brain-reading devices
AI advancements combined with brain-reading implants have empowered two paralyzed individuals to communicate more rapidly and accurately.
JJ Shavit
- May 14
Cutting-edge implants restore vision to the blind and visually-impaired
A new bioengineered implant has shown promising results in restoring vision for those suffering from corneal blindness and low vision.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Smart surgical implant coating prevents infection while providing early failure warning
Researchers have developed innovative "smart" coatings which can both detect strain on the devices and eliminate infection-causing bacteria.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 21
Graphene ‘tattoo’ revolutionizes treatment of heart conditions
Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have jointly created the first graphene-based cardiac implant.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 6
Groundbreaking neural implant could restore function in paralyzed limbs
Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could potentially restore lost arm and leg function to amputees.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 23
Breakthrough treatment destroys advanced-stage cancers in less than 1 week
Drug can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in just a few days with a treatment combining cytokine “drug factory” and inhibitors.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 17
Paralyzed people can now walk again thanks to first-ever spinal cord implant
To walk, the brain broadcasts commands through descending pathways that cascade from the brainstem to activate these neurons.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Life-changing spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study has identified the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 14
Groundbreaking implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 14
Groundbreaking implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Groundbreaking treatment eradicates advanced-stage cancers in just 6 days
Researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage cancer tumors in just a few days with a treatment using “drug factory” implants.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 15, 2022
MIT scientists develop a soft, implantable ventilator to improve compromised lung capacity
Our diaphragm — the dome-shaped muscle that lies just beneath the ribcage — works like a slow and steady trampoline, creating a vacuum.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 13, 2022
Groundbreaking implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 24, 2022
'Drug factory' beads eliminate advanced-stage cancers in just 6 days
Rice and Baylor University researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 31, 2022
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
Pilot study finds that implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduced bingeing episodes and helped patients lose weight
JJ Shavit
- Aug 29, 2022
Stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 18, 2022
Ultra-thin implantable material treats spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease
Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 8, 2022
Implants use smart materials to repair bone fractures
For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopaedic implants is being developed that can monitor healing progression
JJ Shavit
- Jul 4, 2022
Dissolving implantable device relieves pain without drugs
Northwestern University researchers have developed a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without drugs.
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