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Image: The image shows a conductive scaffold that is functionalized with PEDOT conductive polymer (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Keate/Northwestern University)

Novel ‘Scaffolding’ Biomaterial Improves Bladder Regeneration and Function

Researchers have developed an electroactive, biodegradable scaffold material that incorporates electrically conductive components to aid bladder tissue regeneration. More...
15 Jan 2025
Image: Microscopy images of bacteria strains show one (top) producing fimbriae as normal and one with high level of MEcPP unable to produce the fimbriae (Photo courtesy of Jingzhe Guo/UCR)

Plant Molecule Prevents Formation of Bacterial Biofilms on Catheters and Implants

Scientists have identified a chemical produced by plants when stressed that prevents biofilm formation on medical implants, thus advancing healthcare. More...
15 Jan 2025
Image: The soft, conformable implant seen here on the wing of a butterfly measures neurological signals in patients’ developing brains (Photo courtesy of Duncan Wisniewski/UC Irvine)

Biocompatible Sensor Implant Allows Brain Monitoring Through Development

A new biocompatible sensor implant is capable of monitoring neurological functions through successive stages of a patient’s development. More...
15 Jan 2025
Image: Design and fabrication of biodegradable electrode for brain stimulation (Photo courtesy of Biomaterials, DOI:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122957)

Biodegradable Electrodes Repair Damaged Brain Tissue Without Need for Surgical Removal

Newly developed biodegradable brain electrodes that offer precise, safe, and temporary stimulation of neural precursor cells could eliminate the need for follow-up surgical procedures. More...
14 Jan 2025
Image: Components of the frugally designed fluorescence-guided surgical system. NIR, near-infrared; VIS, visible (Photo courtesy of Leonid Shmuylovich)

Frugally Designed System to Improve Access to Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

A compact fluorescence-guided surgery system made from cost-effective, off-the-shelf components could drastically reduce costs. More...
14 Jan 2025
Image: The NanoCept Antibacterial Technology (Photo courtesy of Onkos Surgical)

Novel Antibacterial Coating Prevents Intraoperative Bacterial Contamination in Orthopedic Implants

A new antibacterial coating applied to orthopedic implants could help mitigate intraoperative bacterial contamination. More...
13 Jan 2025
Image: The LARi low-cost, single-use video stylet improves speed and safety of patient intubation (Photo courtesy of 42T)

Low-Cost Video Stylet Improves Speed and Safety of Patient Intubation During Surgery

An innovative, video-capable medical device has been designed to improve the speed and safety of patient intubation during surgery and in emergency care. More...
13 Jan 2025
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