Robotic spine exoskeleton could help treat deformities
RoSE is first device to measure 3D stiffness of human torso, could lead to new treatments for children with spine deformities such as idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis.
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3D printing devices to boost bacterial resistance
Researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time.
MasSpec Pen shows promise in pancreatic cancer surgery
The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately identify tissues and surgical margins directly in patients and differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples.
Soft robots to operate on human body
Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to remotely control the movement of soft robots, lock them into position for as long as needed and later reconfigure the robots into new shapes.
Voltaglue to seal up broken blood vessels
Researchers have developed a device that offers a less invasive way to seal tears and holes in blood vessels, using an electrically-activated glue patch applied via a minimally invasive balloon catheter.
Using 4D printing to enable spinal fusion
4D printing helps create a biomimetic microchannel scaffold made of collagen and hydroxyapatite.
Bladder cancer: robotic surgery and open surgery are equally effective
The first comprehensive study comparing the outcomes of robotic surgery to those of traditional open surgery in any organ has found that the surgeries are equally effective in treating bladder cancer.
Stethee – an AI powered wireless stethoscope
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‘Smart stent‘ detects narrowing of arteries
Engineers have developed a so-called smart stent that detects changes in blood flow through an artery.
Algorithms for liver surgery make operations more safe
Researcher have developed algorithms that analyze patients‘ imaging data and calculate surgical risks. This makes liver cancer surgery safer and easier to plan.
Voxel-based technique to streamline bioprinting
Researchers have developed a new bioprinting technique based on voxels.
3D printing and AI improve cochlear implants
3D printing and machine learning unite in new research to improve cochlear implants for users.
Printable biosensors could make surgery safer
Researchers have developed fully printable biosensor made of soft bio-inks interfaces with a pig heart.
3D printing enables tissue with customized shape
3D-printed chambers with personalized shapes will be used to grow transplantable tissue that can take the shape of a wound to be closed.
Artificial intelligence betters holographic displays
Researchers are developing new techniques for improving 3D displays for virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Exoskeleton: Increased cognitive demands offset advantages
The wearable devices aim to reduce or redistribute spine loading associated with heavy manual work.
World’s first robotic single-port kidney transplant
A robotic single-port kidney transplant, which enables all surgical instruments and the donor kidney to be placed through one small abdominal incision.
Quantum sensors for next-gen brain-computer interfaces
Recently, Professor Surjo R. Soekadar outlined current and upcoming applications of brain-computer interfaces.
High-tech clothing supports breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes.
Exoskeleton allows amputees to walk with less effort
A lightweight powered exoskeleton helps lower-limb amputees walk with much less effort.
3D printing congress: AM Medical Days 2021
The first edition of the new conference series AM Medical Days 2021 starts with the focus on "Medical AM: How to apply it to patients?".
Cyber-physical organ twins to train surgeons
Researchers have developed a range of artificial organ phantoms to serve as training platforms for surgeons.
A pen to pin down the fringes of cancer
The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples during surgery.
Components for the next generation of soft robotics
Scientists have developed a soft that valve paves the way for fully soft robots.
Electronic nose sniffs out failing lung transplant
An electronic “nose” is capable of detecting with 86% accuracy when a lung transplant is beginning to fail.
“XR is fusing surgical reality with medical images”
Egidijus Pelanis, a medical doctor at Oslo University Hospital, explains how extended realities is applied in the operating room.
Tactile holograms could help train surgeons
Engineers have developed a new way to create the sensation of physically interacting with holographic projections.
Wearable devices in the surgical environment
In surgery, wearable technologies can assist, augment, and provide a means of patient assessment before, during and after surgical procedures.
Robotics expands in spinal surgery
Increasing numbers of hospitals and spine surgeons are adopting robotics and computer navigation, which aim to enhance precision, accuracy and predictability.
Mixed reality enhances brain surgery
A research program explores the use of mixed reality for enabling surgeons to identify brain tumors quickly and precisely.
Microrobots enable manipulation of cellular material
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated a novel and non-invasive way to manipulate cells through microrobotics.
Implantable AI platform detects pathological changes
Scientists have developed a bio-compatible implantable AI platform that classifies in real time healthy and pathological patterns in biological signals.
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.
Active glioblastoma tumor 3D-bioprinted for the first time
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have printed an entire active and viable glioblastoma tumor using a 3D printer.
Blood-repelling tissue glue seal wounds quickly
Engineers have designed a strong, biocompatible glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding.
3D printable biomaterial for personalised medicine
Marc Knebel, head of Medical Systems at Evonik, explains the benefits and applications of the new high-performance polymer VESTAKEEP Care M40 3DF.
World-leading pioneers speak at Medical XR congress
At Shift Medical, more than 60 leading medical XR experts will present and discuss the latest developments on the use of digital technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality in medicine.
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.
First-in-world robot-assisted spinal surgery
Robotic approach assists with a three-part, two-day complex procedure for rare tumor removal.
Assessing risk of vascular inflammation for diabetics
Scientists have developed a simple method of extracting tiny biological particles from a person's blood and use them as biomarkers to assess the health of their blood vessels.
Research programme to bioprint ear and noses launched
The Scar Free Foundation has launched a research programme that aims to revolutionise surgeons’ ability to reconstruct nose and ear cartilage in patients affected by facial difference.
Nimble robotic arms for delicate surgery
Researchers are working to make robotic arms more graceful. The findings could one day allow doctors to remotely perform surgery on a distant battlefield.
Simulator helps robots sharpen their cutting skills
A simulation engine predicts the forces acting on a knife as it cuts through soft materials, a capability that could have applications for safer surgical robotics.
Robotic neck brace to analyze cancer treatment impacts
Researchers have developed a robotic neck brace that may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.
Immunotherapy response studied in body-on-a-chip models
Clinicians are using patient-specific tumor 'organoid' models as a preclinical companion platform to better evaluate immunotherapy treatment for appendiceal cancer.
3D printed knee implant for arthritis sufferers
A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients.
Neuroprosthesis decodes speech for paralyzed man
Researchers have developed a "speech neuroprosthesis" that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences.
Hip implant simulator for virtual surgery training
The team of the Dynamic HIPS are working on a hip replacement simulator that will help future surgeons to practice the intervention.
The gait lab for the pocket – app-based fall prevention
Every day, elderly people fall – be it at home or in care facilities. Lindera aims to reduce the risk of falling with the help of artificial intelligence.
3D printing promotes tissue engineering
Researchers have demonstrated the viability of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that harmlessly degrade while promoting tissue regeneration following implantation.
Device stops bleeding from knife wounds
A student at Loughborough University has designed life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds.
How to improve VR use in medical education
A new report could help improve how immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are used in healthcare education and medical training.
Robot-assisted surgery: Putting the reality in VR
Cardiac surgeons may be able to better plan operations and improve their surgical field view with the help of a robot.
Transient pacemaker dissolves in body
Researchers have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it’s no longer needed.
Medical technologies that come out of the printer
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's German-Polish High-Performance Center brings additive manufacturing to medical technology – first demonstrators will already be presented by the end of 2021.
A hydrogel for removal of kidney stones
Purenum GmbH has succeeded in certifying a biocompatible hydrogel for the removal of kidney stone residues for endoscopic therapy.
Shape-changing implants to treat severe pain
An ultra-thin, inflatable device that uses a combination of soft robotic fabrication techniques and microfluidics can be used to treat the most severe forms of pain without the need for invasive surgery.
The basics of robotic surgery
A surgeon describes the basics of robotic surgery and dispels common myths.
Hydrogel electrodes flow to fit the body
Scientists have created flexible, metal-free electrode arrays that conform to the body - avoiding damage to organs.
Smart elastomers make robots more touchy-feely
A new generation of robotic tools are beginning to be realized thanks to a combination of strong 'muscles' and sensitive 'nerves' created from smart polymeric materials.
3D printed liver to help surgeons prepare for operations
New research could help surgeons perform liver resections with greater accuracy and deliver improved patient outcomes.
Stereotactic systems from the 3D printer
Researchers have developed a way of manufacturing stereotactic systems from plastic using a 3D printer – a cost-effective method that opens up new design potential.
Hydrogel protects heart from post-op adhesions
Researchers have designed a device to safely and accurately spray the hydrogel inside the area where open heart surgery is being performed.
Magnetic fields controll miniature robots
Scientistshave developed millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform highly maneuverable and dexterous manipulations.
Difference between numerical age and biological age affects health
A new study from the Mayo Clinic found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity.
COVID-19: AIs shortcuts lead to misdiagnosis
Researchers discovered that AI models have a tendency to look for shortcuts. In the case of AI-assisted disease detection, these shortcuts could lead to diagnostic errors if deployed in clinical settings.
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.
Augmented reality helps to see, feel and understand
X-ray vision, context-sensitive guidance, coordinator, training assistant and more: augmented reality (AR) has hit the OR.
Parkinsons: Brain activities wirelessly recorded
Researchers have wirelessly recorded the brain activity of patients living with Parkinson's disease and then used that information to adjust the stimulation delivered by an implanted device.
Researchers use bioprinting to create nose cartilage
Researchers have used 3D bioprinting technology to create custom-shaped cartilage. They aim to make it easier for surgeons to safely restore the features of skin cancer patients living with nasal cartilage defects after surgery.
3D biocomposites can repair large bone defects
Loosening hip implants can cause major damage to the bone and a simple replacement won’t suffice to carry the load during movements. Researchers have turned to bioprinting to solve this problem.
Wearable improves care after kidney transplantation
Scientists have found that a simple device can reduce swelling after kidney transplantation. Clinical trial shows shortened hospital stay for patients and reduced surgical site infections by almost 60 percent.
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.
A new framework for machine speech translation
Researchers propose a deep learning-based model for mimicking and continuously modifying speaker voice identity during speech translation.
Sticker detects cystic fibrosis in newborn's sweat
Researchers have developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis within minutes.
Bionics: better hearing with optical cochlear implants
Scientists at The German Primate Center want to use genetic engineering methods to improve cochlear implants.
AI makes no-cath forecast
Researchers use AI software to predict coronary artery plaque composition and significance without the risks of invasive procedures.
Robot guides surgical catheter precisely
A researcher has designed a robotic surgical platform that steers surgical catheters through electromagnetic fields.
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.
Stem-cell technology aids 3D printed cartilage repair
Swinburne research contributes to novel solution for repairing cartilage damage using the latest technologies in stem cell science.
Hybrid materials advance wearable devices
We spoke to wearables and medical device expert Professor John Rogers about the benefits, challenges, trends and innovation within the sector.
Wireless implant detects oxygen deep within the body
Engineers have created a tiny wireless implant that can provide real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep underneath the skin.
Hydrogel can repair tears in human tissue
Scientists have developed an injectable gel that can attach to various kinds of soft internal tissues and repair tears resulting from an accident or trauma.
Organoids grown in 3D-printed bioreactor
Scientists have grown small amounts of self-organizing brain tissue, known as organoids, in a tiny 3D-printed system that allows observation while they grow and develop.
Robotics: man and machine in the OR
There is an ongoing debate as to whether the extensive usage of robots in the short-term is realistic and sensible. Moreover, the benefits such systems offer for patient care are disputed.
Fortnite and Zelda can up your surgical game
Video games offer students obvious respite from the stresses of studies and, now, a study has found they could benefit surgical skills training.
Enhanced safety and precision with semi-automatic milling systems
Professor Dr Henning Windhagen is a great fan of semi-automatic systems in the OR that help with implants but leave the surgeon in the driver’s seat.
Portable hybrid gamma camera should improve cancer diagnosis
Scientists have designed a portable 3D imaging device which will improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer.
A promising future for soft bioelectronic interfaces
Researchers have demonstrated MRI compatibility in their soft electrode arrays – a crucial step in translation to the clinic.
Antibiotics embedded in 3D printed implants used to regenerate damaged bone
Researchers have fabricated 3D scaffold implants containing antibiotics at high temperatures. These scaffolds support bone regeneration and manage the bone infections.
Augmented reality provides insights during liver surgery
Researchers are developing 3D technologies for surgeons. The aids for surgery planning are particularly advanced.
Lab-created heart valves can grow with the recipient
Researchers have shown that lab-created heart valves implanted in young lambs for a year were capable of growth within the recipient.
Adaptive microelectronics reshape independently
Nanoscientists have developed adaptive microelectronics that can move independently according to sensor data and align themselves specifically for activities - possible applications in biomedicine and bioneural interfacing.
Advanced tech enables simulated sinus surgery
The world’s first international online training session utilizing advanced 3D sinus models and a telemedicine system has taken place.
How soft robots can turn rigid on demand
Researchers have developed a new type of control system that may broaden robots’ range of tasks and allow safer interactions with people.
A future vision of trauma care
In 2032, a man lies critically injured on a remote road following a car accident. His life is in the balance, but data visualization, remote robotics, biofabrication and virtual care will combine to give him the best possible chance of survival.
OR without surgeon: science fiction or realistic scenario?
Dr Jan Stallkamp has a vision: robots that can treat patients more efficiently and more precisely than any human physician.
Surgical robots could make radical prostatectomy safer
Researchers have developed a minuscule robot that could revolutionize surgical procedures for treating prostate cancer.
An origami-inspired patch for sealing internal injuries
The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs.
A novel ink to 3D print bone with living cells
3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.
Soft brain implant controls brain cells
Researchers have invented a smartphone-controlled soft brain implant that can be recharged wirelessly from outside the body.
Diagnosing prostate cancer using biosensors and AI
Successful precision cancer diagnosis through an AI analysis of multiple factors of prostate cancer. Potential application of the precise diagnoses of other cancers by utilizing a urine test.
A laser-steering microrobot for surgeons
A microrobotic opto-electro-mechanical device able to steer a laser beam with high speed and a large range of motion could enhance the possibilities of minimally invasive surgeries.
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.
VR facility helps patients recover from injuries
A state of the art Virtual Reality biomechanical facility that is vastly improving our understanding of human movement and how to treat and prevent injuries.
Bionic touch does not remap the brain
Neuroscientists have demonstrated that the brain does not remap itself even with long-term bionic limb use, posing challenges for the development of realistic prosthetic limbs.
New cancer therapy with ultrasound and radiation
Researchers have achieved promising results with a new cancer therapy using focused ultrasound (FUS) and ionizing radiation.
Ultra-thin sensitive strain sensors
Researchers have developed a new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements, compared to existing technology.
Quadriplegic controls two prosthetics with thoughts
Researchers have enabled a quadriplegic man to control a pair of prosthetic arms with his mind.
Hydrogel: an option for glaucoma treatment?
A potential new treatment for the eye disease glaucoma could replace daily eyedrops and surgery with a twice-a-year injection to control the buildup of pressure in the eye.
Creating an accessible surgery simulator
Researchers are developing a simulator that could be used to train both surgeons who are in the early stages of their career and those who are more experienced.
Robot hands one step closer to human
The Shadow Robot Dexterous Hand is a robot hand, with size, shape and movement capabilities similar to those of a human hand.
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.
Kickballs, chicken and 3D models help prepare for fetal surgeries
By combining high-tech 3D printing technology with kickball and pieces of chicken breast, surgeons have devised an innovative way to “rehearse” complex minimally invasive fetal surgeries.
A wireless chip shines light on the brain
Researchers have developed a chip that is powered wirelessly and can be surgically implanted to read neural signals and stimulate the brain with both light and electrical current.
How AI can improve medical imaging
AI offers not only the possibility of better detection of a tumor, a skin lesion or some other indication but also can improve accuracy and efficiency for radiologists.
Bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons
Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart.
3D printed models improve medical student training
Less expensive and more realistic 3D models of blood vessels may offer alternative to the commercial standard.
3D printing biomedical parts with supersonic speed
Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed.
3D printed stents treat inflammation
Researchers have produced biodegradable stents with esophageal-derived bioink to directly treat radiation esophagitis.
VisionBlender generates computer vision datasets for robotic surgery
Researchers at the Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College London, have introduced a novel tool for generating accurate endoscopic datasets.
Medical customers adopt Stratasys 3D Printer
Stratasys Ltd. announced it has successfully sold and installed the J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer at healthcare institutions and medical service providers in major markets across the globe.
First-ever living 3D-printed aneurysm
Using 3D printing, researchers replicated an aneurysm in vitro and performed an endovascular repair procedure on the printed aneurysm.
Brain-computer allows paralysed patients to text
Two ALS patients, implanted with a brain-computer interface via the jugular vein and without the need for open brain surgery, successfully controlled their personal computer through direct thought.
Low cost, patient-specific 3D printed prosthesis
A novel 3D printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm for a patient with a forequarter amputation is flexible and 20% cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.
A microrobot for brain disease research
Researchers have developed a neural cell delivery microrobot that connects neural networks by accurately delivering neurons to the intended locations under the in vitro environment.
Coating implants with 'artificial bone' prevents inflammation
Researchers have developed a ceramic artificial bone coating with triple the adhesion strength compared to conventional coating materials.
Octopus-inspired sucker transfers tissue grafts
A new device inspired by an octopus’s sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application.
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.
AI models could predict outcomes in trauma
AI has shown early success in improving survival and outcomes in traffic accident victims transported by ambulance and in predicting survival after liver transplantation.
Virtual reality enhances physicians’ treatment planning
VR brings medical images to life on screen, showing interventional radiologists a patient’s unique internal anatomy to help physicians effectively prepare and tailor their approach to complex treatments.
Deep learning platform accurately diagnoses dystonia
Researchers have developed a unique diagnostic tool that can detect dystonia from MRI scans, the first technology of its kind to provide an objective diagnosis of the disorder.
Augmented intelligence advances robotic surgery
TransEnterix, Inc. announced that a hospital in New Jersey successfully completed its first surgical procedures using the Intelligent Surgical UnitTM.
Surgery robots set to learn how to better assist
The objective of the AIMRobot project is to pave the way for the next generation of robotic surgery systems capable of autonomy.
Soft robots, origami combine to deliver treatments
Researchers have found a way to send tiny, soft robots into humans, potentially opening the door for less invasive surgeries and ways to deliver treatments for several conditions.
Brains linked to computers using 3D printed implants
Linking the human brain to a computer is usually only seen in science fiction, but now scientists have harnessed the power of 3D printing to bring the technology one step closer to reality.
Endoscopic robotic system used for treating cancer
Researchers have developed an robotic system to enhance the safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.
Smart surgery - from technical fascination to clinical reality
Artificial intelligence is developing at an enormous speed and intelligent instruments will profoundly change surgery and medical interventions.
3D-printed parts could make ventilators safer
Researchers at Duke University have engineered a workaround to make ventilators safer and more efficient when splitting them between patients.
Tool with smart sensors advances cardiac surgery
A new class of medical instruments equipped with an advanced soft electronics system could improve the diagnoses and treatments of a number of cardiac diseases and conditions.
Augmented Reality in the OR: matching man and machine
One of the crucial future technologies in surgery is Augmented Reality. Most experts agree that AR will increase safety and efficiency, improve surgical training and decrease costs.
Wearable could help surgeons assess blood loss
Scientists have developed a wearable device that can accurately assess blood loss by measuring seismic vibrations in the chest cavity.
A 3D printed device to excite nerves
A tiny, thin-film electrode with a 3D-printed housing has been implanted in the peripheral nervous system of songbirds, where it successfully recorded electrical impulses that drive vocalizations.
3D printed lifelike heart valve models
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking process for multi-material 3D printing of lifelike models of the heart's aortic valve and the surrounding structures.
Origami-inspired miniature manipulator for microsurgery
Researchers have developed a surgical robot that improves precision and control of teleoperated surgical procedures.
Surgical data science: data-driven assistance in the OR
In the next-generation operating room interconnected sensors will collect data, analyse it in real-time and make it available to digital assistance functions.
CaproGlu: 'Biorubber' glue for faster surgical recovery
Researchers have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster and may also serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs.
Mouth and throat cancer: Robotic surgery may improve outcomes
Robotic surgery for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer is associated with improved health outcomes, including better long-term survival.
Chatbots help decrease opioid use after surgery
A study showed that patients receiving messages from a chatbot used fewer opioids after fracture surgery, and their overall pain level fell, too.
AI system for recognition of hand gestures
Scientists have developed an AI system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision.
avateramedical acquires robotics specialist FORWARDttc
avateramedical GmbH announced the acquisition of FORWARDttc GmbH, an automation technology company with special focus on robotics hard- and software.
Implantable transmitter for wireless biomedical devices
Scientists are working on inventions to use microchip technology in implantable devices and other wearable products such as smart watches to improve biomedical devices.
AR telemedicine effective for battlefield
A study shows medics successfully performing surgery in life-like simulations of these war zones by receiving guidance from surgeons through an AR headset.
Wearable haptics make virtual objects feel real
Researchers have created soft actuators that can simulate the feeling of touching a virtual object with your fingers.
3D printed artery monitors blockages from the inside
Engineers are developing a 3D printed artificial blood vessel that allows doctors and patients to keep tabs on its health remotely.
Progress in capture of biosignals for EEG
New electrode technology and AI analytics solve challenges in neurological emergency, acute and intensive care medicine.
Pectus Excavatum: 3D printed scaffold implanted
Surgeons have implanted a patient suffering from a congenital defect with a novel, absorbable soft tissue reconstruction scaffold.
Multimodal mixed reality visualisation for surgical guidance
Researchers have developed a MR visualisation platform which projects multiple imaging modalities to assist intraoperative surgical guidance.
Micro-LEDs and photovoltaic device power implants
Researchers have developed a method to power medical implants using an active photonic wireless system.
Wearables offer continuous monitoring for COVID-19
Researchers caution that consumer wearables are not sophisticated enough to monitor the complicated illness.
Nanotechnology: injectable liquid retina prosthesis
Researchers have developed an artificial liquid retinal prosthesis to counteract the effects of diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
Brainlab acquires surgery game start up Level Ex
Brainlab announced the acquisition of Level Ex, a company that creates medical video games designed to advance the clinical skills of physicians and surgeons.
Researchers successfully bioprint healthy new tissue
New muscle has successfully been created in mice using a minimally invasive technique dubbed ‘intravital 3D bioprinting’.
Towards an AI diagnosis like the doctor's
Researchers show how they can make an AI show how it's working, as well as let it diagnose more like a doctor, thus making AI-systems more relevant to clinical practice.
Bioprinting nanoparticles for ovarian cancer immunotherapy
Nanoengineers plan to develop an immunotherapy for ovarian cancer using 3D-bioprinted plant virus nanoparticles.
Ultrasonic sensors for postoperative bladder monitoring
The Fraunhofer IBMT is developing the miniaturized ultrasound system for automated monitoring of bladder irrigation.
First AR minimally-invasive spine surgery
Dr. Frank Phillips, Professor and Director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Section of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center, completed the first augmented reality (AR) minimally invasive spine surgery.
Bioprinting tissues directly within the body
Researchers take a step closer to 3D printing living tissues in patients as they develop a specially-formulated bio-ink designed for printing directly in the body.
Ocutrx unveiled 8K AR surgery system
Ocutrx Vision Technologies has released a new system that provides the most modern options for surgery visualization designed to make it easier for surgeons to perform procedures.
World first in 3D printed self-expandable stents
Researchers from CSIRO have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made stents, a critical biomedical device used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Augmented reality helps surgeons to ‘see through’ tissue
A series of procedures have shown how surgeons can use computer-generated augmented reality imaging while operating on patients undergoing reconstructive lower limb surgery.
Lung cancer: AI could predict risk of recurrence
Computer scientists working with pathologists have trained an AI tool to determine which patients with lung cancer have a higher risk of their disease coming back after treatment.
Prosthetics that can feel are close to reality
CU Boulder biomedical engineer Jacob Segil is working to bring back that sense of touch for amputees, including veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Microrobot rolls deep inside the body
Scientists invented a tiny microrobot that resembles a white blood cell travelling through the circulatory system.
AI used to identify different types of brain injuries
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that can detect and identify different types of brain injuries.
AR lets doctors see under patients’ skin
Augmented reality system, called ProjectDR, lets clinicians see patients’ internal anatomy displayed right on the body.
Breast cancer: restoring sensation via implant
The Bionic Breast Project from the University of Chicago applies bionic technology to restore post-mastectomy breast function.
3D printing patient-specific implants
Researchers have developed a personalized therapeutic concept that significantly reduces the chances of a patient suffering post-operative complications.
Magnetic nanopropellers deliver genetic material to cells
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have developed powerful nanopropellers that can be steered into the interior of cells to deliver gene therapy.
VR & 3D printing used to prepare for lung-operation
An anaesthesia team used 3D printing and virtual reality to produce an exact model of the airway of a 7-year-old girl in order to prepare properly for an operation to remove part of her lung.
Plug and Play: a ready-to-use bionic arm prosthesis implanted
Scientists have developed the world's first fully integrated bionic arm prosthesis that is ready to use – in keeping with the motto "Plug and Play".
Electrical stimulation improves robot-assistive surgery
Sending small electrical currents to the fingertips of someone operating a robotic arm can help surgeons during robot-assisted procedures.
The role of surgical 3D printing in hospitals
More and more hospitals are entering the world of 3D printing in surgery as decision-makers and surgeons are realising the immense benefits for surgeons and patients alike.
Device could support multiple COVID-19 patients from one ventilator
3D printing fuels efforts to rapidly increase ventilator capacity while providing each patient on vent support with individually tailored gas pressures and pressure monitoring.
AI may help brain cancer patients avoid biopsy
Brain cancer patients in the coming years may not need to go under the knife to help doctors determine the best treatment for their tumors.
Augmented reality brings ultrasound into a new dimension
Augmented reality ultrasound has, for the first time, made it possible to superimpose topographical representations of ultrasound images directly on a patient, with the examiner seeing the sectional image in AR glasses.
Implants: Next-generation brain interfaces
Next-generation brain implants with more than a thousand electrodes can survive for more than six years.
3D printed swabs fill gap in COVID-19 test kits
In response to a request from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, faculty of University of Louisville have created a 3D printed swab made of a pliable resin material.
Engineers develop 3D printed ventilator splitters
The prototype was developed in response to the urgent need for more ventilators to treat patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19.
App detects side effect of breast cancer treatment
Commercially available app-based technology now makes early detection of lymphedema easier, allowing for proactive treatment.
Printable rubber-like material could replace human tissue
Researchers have created a material with a unique set of properties, which could act as a replacement for human tissue in medical procedures.
Imaging technique to study 3D printed brain tumors
Researchers demonstrated a methodology that combines the bioprinting and imaging of glioblastoma cells in a way that more closely models what happens inside the human body.
An ultra-precise mind-controlled prosthetic
Researchers have tapped faint, latent signals from arm nerves and amplified them to enable real-time, intuitive, finger-level control of a robotic hand.
Handheld 3D printers help to treat musculoskeletal injuries
Biomedical engineers developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that could revolutionize the way musculoskeletal surgical procedures are performed.
Neural cells speed up function in bioprinted skeletal muscle constructs
Scientists have improved upon the bioprinting technique they developed to engineer skeletal muscle as a potential therapy for replacing diseased or damaged muscle tissue.
Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot
Using a robot to treat brain aneurysms is feasible and could allow for improved precision when placing stents, coils and other devices.
The world’s smallest wearable device
The wafer-thin, feather-light sensor can fit on a fingernail and precisely measures a person’s exposure to UV light from the sun.
A new mechanical controller design for robot-assisted surgery
Scientists have designed a new type of controller for the robotic arm used in robotic surgery.
Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer
Thanks to smart software doctors will soon be able to detect early signs of esophageal cancer in patients with so-called Barrett’s esophagus.
Microsurgery robot passes first clinical test
Researchers have carried out the world’s first clinical study of robot-assisted supermicrosurgery to treat lymphedema.
Robot will provide surgical assistance in uterine operations
Researchers have developed a gynecological surgical assistance robot for uterine operations.
Acoustically driven microrobot outshines natural microswimmers
Researchers developed a bullet-shaped, synthetic miniature robot which is acoustically propelled forward – a speeding bullet, in the truest sense of the word.
Artificial pericardial tissue from the 3D printer
In the PolyKARD project, biomimetic polymers are being developed that can imitate the mechanical properties of pericardial tissue.
A bionic “heart” for testing prosthetic valves
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a biorobotic hybrid heart for testing prosthetic valves and other cardiac devices.
Sony’s smart OR platform gains FDA clearance
Sony Electronics has received clearance for the company's NUCLeUS™ Operating Room, Imaging Management and Collaboration Control platform.
Using robotics to fight breast cancer
Various prototypes of 3D-printed biopsy robots could alleviate the suffering of patients and make breast cancer testing more accurate and efficient.
First robotic coronary angioplasties in Germany
Robocath announces it has successfully completed its first robotic coronary angioplasties with R-One in Germany.
Single-port robotic surgical tech has taken next step
Engineers aim to offer minimally invasive surgery through a single incision, rather than several incisions.
AI & MRI look into the genome of brain tumors
Researcher have developed a computer method that uses MRI and machine learning to rapidly forecast genetic mutations in glioma tumors,
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.
Augmedics launches AR guidance system for surgery
Groundbreaking AR system allows surgeons to visualize anatomy in real time – as if they have “x-ray vision” – and accurately guide their instruments and implants.
First successful robotic coronary angioplasties in Africa
Robocath announced it has successfully completed six robotic coronary angioplasties with R-One, a first for the continent of Africa.
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.
‘Smart’ implant coatings to nip infections in the bud
Physicists from University of Augsburg have developed a "smart" coating that is particularly toxic when bacteria are present in its environment.
Groundwork for patient-specific 3D printed meniscus
Researchers have developed a novel methodology to provide non-invasive analysis of meniscal implants.
Robotic system for endovascular instrument guidance
Researchers have developed a new method to guide endovascular instruments into complex vascular structures that were inaccessible to endovascular surgeons until now.
Robotic transplants safe for obese kidney disease patients
Researchers report that among patients with obesity, robotic kidney transplants produce survival outcomes comparable to those seen among nonobese patients.
Avatera robot cleared for minimally invasive laparoscopy
Introduction of the avatera system into everyday clinical practice in Europe and a broad market launch expected in 2020.
Building the first holographic brain ‘atlas
Using the Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality platform, scientists have created the first interactive holographic mapping system of human brain.
AI can detect language problems tied to liver failure
Researchers have shown that AI can evaluate written messages by patients with severely diseased livers to detect language abnormalities associated with liver disease.
Immersion in VR scenes of the Arctic helps to ease pain
Watching immersive 3D videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain.
Neural networks support endovascular stroke therapy
Researchers have been investigating whether artificial intelligence might be used to steer a catheter automatically and reliably to a blocked blood vessel.
Endoscopic prostate surgery performed on human-like phantom
Scientists have made a decisive contribution to improving complex surgical training by developing a very realistic prostate phantom.
Robocath performs robotic coronary angioplasties in humans
The robotic procedures were performed at in France and precede the first clinical study of its kind to be conducted in Europe.
VR models help yield better surgical outcomes
Researchers found that using 3D models to prepare for kidney tumor surgeries resulted in substantial improvements, including shorter operating times.
Virtual reality: Avatars against obesity
A collaborative project develops virtual reality methods to positively affect the body perception of obese patients.
Implants enable man to control prosthetics with ‘thoughts’
Researchers have implanted electrodes in brain of a person who is mostly paralyzed to enable him to have some “mind control” of motorized prosthetic arms.
Bioelectronic implant could prevent opioid deaths
Researchers are developing a device that can sense the effects of a potentially fatal level of ingested opioids and deliver a life-saving dose of naloxone.
Machine learning improves diagnostics of head and neck cancers
Researchers used artificial intelligence to develop a new classification method which identifies the primary origins of cancerous tissue based on chemical DNA changes.
Bionic prosthesis improves amputees’ health
Thanks to bionic prosthesis that features sensors that connect to residual nerves in the thigh, two volunteers are the first above-knee amputees in the world to feel their prosthetic foot and knee in real time.
Robotic thread to clear stroke clots
Engineers have developed a magnetically steerable, thread-like robot that can actively glide through narrow, winding pathways, such as the labrynthine vasculature of the brain.
Augmented reality glasses as low vision aid
Researchers found that adapted augmented reality glasses can improve patients’ mobility by 50% and grasp performance by 70%.
3D printed salt template for bone implants
With the help of a 3D printed salt template, researchers have succeeded in producing magnesium scaffolds with structured porosity that are suitable for bioresorbable bone implants.
VR and lightweight robot simulate hip replacement
Researchers have developed a HIPS, the worldwide first Virtual Reality training simulator for hip replacement surgery.
Circuit implants release painkillers inside the body
Researchers have developed biodegradable microresonators that could soon be used in implants to control the release of painkillers within tissue.
4D printing the world’s smallest stent
Researchers have developed a new method for producing malleable microstructures – for instance, vascular stents that are 40 times smaller than previously possible.
Blinking eye-on-a-chip used for drug testing
Researchers have constructed an artificial human eye replica for improve their understanding and treatment of dry eye disease.
Microrobots could deliver drugs to specific spots
Researchers are developing microrobots that can deliver drugs to specific spots inside the body while being monitored and controlled from outside the body.
VR surgery simulators are key to assessment of trainees
Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room.
Sound waves could bring us smarter medical implants
A scientist is working to develop miniature implantable medical devices that sense and communicate wirelessly via sound waves.
3D printed silicone heart valves
3D printed custom-made artificial heart valves from silicone could help meet an ageing population’s growing demand for replacement heart valves.
Hand-held robot points to less invasive prostate surgery
Collaborators are developing an endoscopic robotic system with two-handed dexterity at a much smaller scale than existing options.
Prosthetics: sensors implanted for wireless control of muscle signal
Researchers have successfully implanted sensors in three male patients following nerve transfers, to transmit biosignals for wireless control of robotic arms.
3D printed robotic surgical instruments
Researchers are pushing the boundaries of evolution to create bespoke, miniaturised surgical robots, uniquely matched to individual patient anatomy.
Cancer cryoablation probe could help breast cancer patients
Carbon dioxide-based cancer tissue-freezing approach may help more breast cancer patients in lower income countries, animal studies show.
Blood flow monitor could save lives
A tiny fibre-optic sensor has the potential to save lives in open heart surgery, and even during surgery on pre-term babies.
Using 3D printing to stop hair loss
Researchers have developed a tissue engineering and 3D printing method to grow new hair follicles and stop hair loss.
Robot-assisted surgery: high costs, few advantages
Clinical studies on robot-assisted surgery for indications in the thorax and abdomen have so far shown few advantages for this cost-intensive surgical method.
Augmented reality and 3D printing for surgery
Researchers are combining virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing in order to improve the planning and realization of surgeries.
Robotic technology enhances spine surgery
Spine surgery: A new robotic technology increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries while reducing the time needed for the procedure.