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First successful penis transplant
For the first time in medical history, doctors at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital (South Africa) have announced successful penile implants.
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Unique composite materials for ophthalmic surgery
Russian experts have developed a material that can be successfully used in all eye surgeries.
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Eating on octopus may help improve technology
Through the process of studying the octopus species, scientists have found many interesting things and applied them to science and technology, creating amazing innovatio…
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Breast lifting gown under the skin
Three British women underwent a new, revolutionary surgery, in which they were fitted with a 'breast enhancer' under their skin to resist the sagging of the first round.
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Robot surgery through the umbilical cord patient
The tiny robots, capable of working inside the astronaut's body, could someday help with emergency surgery to save lives in space.
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The magic glass helps to see the tumor
High-tech glasses help surgeons see cancer cells, which glow green when viewed through special eyeglasses.
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BioPen pen supports bone regeneration
Australian scientists have developed a portable 3D printer named BioPen that is capable of regenerating new bone tissue.
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Non-invasive surgical equipment
Less Invasive Surgery is becoming increasingly popular although there are some limitations to this approach.
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X-ray caps for surgeons
Sony has just announced a X-ray head unit for users, specifically for surgeons.
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Toshiba introduces breakthrough technology in medical devices
At the International Exhibition of Imaging Technology in Health, Toshiba of Japan took special notice when introducing the CT scanner for the fastest, most clear and mos…
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Human liver machine live 24 hours outside the body
On March 15, 2013, a British team announced that it had successfully developed a machine that could keep people's liver alive for up to 24 hours.
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New technology allows for sophisticated eye surgery
Currently, many of you may already know about the da Vinci surgical system. It allows the surgeon to sit in front of the 3D monitor and control the robotic arms fitted w…
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SMART Technology - A big step in medical surgery
Try holding your hand still for a long time to try. No way, right? No matter how hard you try, your hand still vibrates a few times a second even though the deflection i…
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Touch technology in surgery
The new technology, called Kinect, allows surgeons to perform surgical operations using the keyboard and mouse. Surgeons say that this makes them more capable of control…
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Octopus robot
Italian scientists have created a robotic prototype with a structure like tentacles of octopus. Thanks to its soft design, it is able to squeeze through complex terrain,…