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Men can get pregnant within two years
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Men can get pregnant within two years

Swedish scientists have discovered the secret of uterine transplantation, opening up the possibility of the theory that men can become pregnant and have children.

December 14, 2018
Girl has strange curved legs
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Girl has strange curved legs

A Chinese girl was bent both feet into an arc in a car accident but could walk and stand normally after orthopedic surgery.

December 14, 2018
Remote heart surgery
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Remote heart surgery

On April 28, a retired British became the first patient in the world to have a heart surgery using a completely controlled remote robot arm.

December 14, 2018
Height increase thanks to silicon implants
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Height increase thanks to silicon implants

Instead of painful leg surgery, doctors can implant silicone tissue into the top of the head, helping the patient to grow to 5 cm tall.

December 14, 2018
Use surgery to treat high blood pressure
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Use surgery to treat high blood pressure

Doctors have found a surgical treatment for hypertension that can help high blood pressure patients reduce their dose, even stop taking medication.

December 14, 2018
Two years can be implanted in the womb
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Two years can be implanted in the womb

British doctors have made new strides in womb transplantation, giving hope to thousands of women who cannot have children for medical reasons.

December 14, 2018
Bone glue
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Bone glue

Instead of using steel wire to re-attach intentionally broken sternum during thoracotomy, Canadian experts have found a more effective method of healing, that is to use…

December 14, 2018
Successfully recreated acid-faced faces
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Successfully recreated acid-faced faces

In the past, acid-damaged faces had no way of curing, orthopedic surgery was difficult to maintain facial expressions. However, the new technique has successfully recrea…

December 14, 2018