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Japan studies surgical guidance system
Japanese scientists have developed a guideline that can monitor lymph nodes and blood vessels during surgery.
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Robot supports the surgeon
This robot, called Sofie, was developed by Dr. Linda van den Bedem of the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands to overcome the shortcomings of surgical…
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Equipment helps men test sperm at home
No more ashamed of being in the hospital, the men can now check the number
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'Man-made pancreas' - new hope for people with diabetes
Boston (USA) experts have run tests
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Develop nano-robots to treat genetic diseases
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology in the United States have used nanoscale technology to make robots that can move in the blood.
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Small HIV detection device with iPod
The Palo Alto company has developed a handheld HIV detector sized the size of an iPod.
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Electronic eye
Australian scientists have introduced the world's first ophthalmic device, designed to help older people with vision deprivation.
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Contact lenses for diabetic patients
A breakthrough technology will help diabetics measure blood glucose without having to draw blood every day.
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Autopsy without a scalpel
With the 'virtopsy' system, Professor Michael Thali and his associates perform about 100 autopsies each year without using a scalpel to determine the cause of de…
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Microchip on your shoulder prompts you to take medicine
A small shoulder-loaded rice chip is used to remind patients that they are playing as children or forgetful as older people remember the doctor's instructions.
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Digital casts
British scientists have developed a special cast to monitor heart health.
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Manufacturing robots for pediatric patients
Belgian scientists at the University of Brussels have developed a robot that caters to pediatric patients.
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An artificial person's heart simulates cardiac arrest
A team of scientists in Kharagpur, India, is working to create an artificial heart that simulates the cardiac structure of cockroaches.
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The chip sees dozens of diseases in just one drop of blood
A new chip, which can replace several laboratories that specialize in blood tests, confirms the disease has emerged, diagnosing the underlying disease for early treatmen…
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Patent 'ship' transports drugs within the patient
The Dutch electrician Philips has successfully built a tiny electronic device called the iPill which is capable of transporting the drug to the necessary sites within th…