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4D-simulator breakthrough in brain surgery

A new training technology will improve patient safety during future procedures: a new 4D simulator enables the planning, testing and optimization of the procedure.

Making imagined speech audible

With a speech neuroprosthetic, imagined speech can be made acoustically audible.

Navigation the brain's arteries with a steerable catheter

For the first time, a steerable catheter will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer the device in any direction they want while navigating the brain's arteries and blood vessels.

Mixed reality enhances brain surgery

A research program explores the use of mixed reality for enabling surgeons to identify brain tumors quickly and precisely.

Implant shows promise for regenerating bone

Researchers have developed a regenerative implant that could help repair bone-deep damage following physical trauma, surgery or osteoporosis.

Neuroprosthesis decodes speech for paralyzed man

Researchers have developed a "speech neuroprosthesis" that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences.

Brain-computer interfaces use thoughts to bring prostheses to life

With the aid of a virtual reality model, researchers from the Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum have examined, which errors can occur during the communication between the brain and robotic prosthesis.

Brain-computer interface turns mental handwriting into text

Scientists have used an implanted sensor to record the brain signals associated with handwriting, and used those signals to create text on a computer in real time.

3D printing helps surgeons correct birth defect

Lifelike fetal 3D models show anatomical details that help surgeons prepare and predict challenges for delicate and complicated surgery.

FDA authorized brain-computer interface for stroke rehab

Neurolutions IpsiHand exoskeleton uniquely leverages brain-computer interface technology for chronic stroke rehabilitation

Bioprinting: Skin and bones repaired during surgery

Researchers have repaired traumatic injuries to the skin and bones in a rat model using bioprinting during surgery.

Medtronic taps augmented reality 'flight simulators' for surgery

Medtronic partners with Surgical Theater to provide the first augmented reality platform for use in real-rime during complex cranial procedures.

Exoskeleton and brain-machine interface boost stroke rehab

Researchers have developed a system that combines a brain-computer interface and a robotic arm that responds to the actual intentions of treated patients.

Deep learning tool measures volume of cerebral ventricles

Researchers have developed an AI tool that can measure the volume of cerebral ventricles on MRIs in children within about 25 minutes.

Smart glasses provide fluoroscopic guidance during surgery

Two surgeon tested a device that, when attached to everyday eyeglasses, can display fluoroscopic images used for surgical guidance directly to the surgeon.

Parkinson’s: Patient treated with Deep Brain Stimulation device

The first Parkinson's patient worldwide was treated with a new neurostimulator, which enables better, more personalized care for patients.

AI and laser-based imaging system identify brain tumors

A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors.

Robots with tiny lasers could soon erase regrettable tattoos

Researchers are using laser scalpels and precision robotics to make tattoo removal faster, more accurate and less painful.

AI for intensive care of traumatic brain injury

AI-based algorithm may be utilized in the intensive care unit for treating patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Augmented reality makes for better surgeons

A PhD candidate in computer science has developed an augmented reality headset to help brain surgeons train for high-risk operations.

Brain-computer interface creates synthetic speech

A state-of-the-art brain-machine interface created by UC San Francisco neuroscientists can generate natural-sounding synthetic speech by using brain activity to control a virtual vocal tract – an anatomically detailed computer simulation including the lips, jaw, tongue and larynx.