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Image: The study found patients who received mechanical valves had better long-term survival up to 13 years after having surgery (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Mechanical Heart Valve Replacements Have Better Long-Term Survival, Study Finds

New research suggests that patients aged 50 to 70 who receive a mechanical heart valve replacement may experience better long-term survival than those with a biological valve. More...
18 Feb 2025
Image: Professor Nei with his zinc alloy prototype (Photo courtesy of Monash University)

Zinc-Based Dissolvable Implants to Transform Bone Repair

Next-generation biodegradable implants made from a newly developed zinc alloy could revolutionize the treatment of broken bones. More...
14 Feb 2025
Image: Molecular imaging of the adrenal glands in three patients (Photo courtesy of QMUL)

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Procedure Could Transform Blood Pressure Management

A groundbreaking, minimally invasive treatment offers new hope for millions of people suffering from high blood pressure caused by primary aldosteronism. More...
13 Feb 2025
Image: The bioresorbable heart valve (yellow) that promotes tissue regeneration and a 3D-printed heart model (Photo courtesy of Georgia Tech)

New Implant to Help Patients Regenerate Their Own Heart Valves

A groundbreaking technology could allow patients to grow new valve tissue, eliminating the need for multiple valve replacements in the future. More...
12 Feb 2025
Image: Tissue plasminogen activator working to dissolving brain clot and improving blood flow to the part of the brain being deprived (Photo courtesy of American Heart Association)

Injecting Clot-Dissolving Drug After Removing Large Brain Artery Clot Improves Stroke Outcomes

A new study indicates that removing a clot from a large brain artery and then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery may help stroke survivors achieve better function. More...
10 Feb 2025
Image: The KeyScope low-cost laparoscope enables high resolution surgical imaging (Photo courtesy of Barnes et al., doi 10.1117/1.BIOS.2.2.022302)

Low-Cost, Robust Laparoscope Addresses Cost, Power and Sterilization Challenges

Researchers have developed a cost-effective laparoscope designed specifically for use in low- and middle-income countries. More...
06 Feb 2025
Image: Researchers developed the highly biocompatible apatite nanoparticles by manipulating surface properties through pH changes (Photo courtesy of Motohiro Tagaya/Nagaoka University of Technology)

Innovative Apatite Nanoparticles Improve Biocompatibility of Medical Implants

A new method for synthesizing surface-modified apatite nanoparticles paves the way for the next generation of biocompatible medical implants. More...
05 Feb 2025
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