Health
Creating a new type of 'glue' that helps seal the meninges after surgery
A group of American neurosurgeons and biological engineers created the type
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Using virtual reality technology, surgeons in the UK and Brazil successfully separated the heads of conjoined twins
Surgeon Noor ul Owase Jeelani called it the 'cosmic era' achievement.
Medicine - Health
For the first time in the world: 3D printed human ear, successfully implanted in a girl
American doctors have performed a transplant that seemed like a sci-fi movie: a replacement ear was created by growing in the laboratory from an ear cartilage cell and a…
Health
The cause of the death of the first man in the world who received a pig heart transplant has been found
David Bennett passed away after miraculous surgery but two months later died suddenly.
Health
New research helps to charge pacemaker batteries without surgery
Pacemakers are currently considered an effective device in supporting patients with arrhythmias when helping patients maintain a stable heart rhythm.
Cancer
Breakthrough: An ultrasound technique helps destroy liver cancer tumors without surgery
Sound waves will break down solid tumors into liquid form, so that immune cells can clean up and eliminate them.
Archeology
Discovered the first ear surgery from the ancient skull 5,300 years ago
Recently, archaeologists in Spain have discovered the earliest evidence of ear surgery performed on humans.
Health
Automated robot successfully operated pig intestines
Thanks to an advanced algorithm and imaging system, the STAR robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pigs without human assistance.
Health
The US performed the first human pig heart transplant
Doctors at a hospital in Maryland, USA, successfully performed the first human pig heart transplant.
Scientific application
The first 3D eyes fitted to humans: Glitter like real eyes
The surgery on November 25 helped the 47-year-old man in the UK get the eye he wanted. He also became the first person in the world to be fitted with a 3D printed prosth…
Health
Why can't we have a brain transplant?
In 1954, a kidney transplant was the first successful organ transplant in a Boston hospital, and in 1963, the first human lung transplant was performed at the University…
Oceanography
Suddenly discovered a giant squid weighing 200kg washed ashore
The giant dead squid of unknown cause is being preserved by experts at the museum and awaiting surgery.
Science invention
Scientists have invented a gel that can heal all body and internal wounds
Currently, this gel has been successfully tested on mice and rabbits. If successfully tested in humans, it could be a breakthrough in orthopedic and cosmetic surgery, re…
Health
Why does popcorn pull out teeth causing heart valve infection to have open heart surgery?
A popcorn seed accidentally caught in the teeth of a man in England led him to an emergency hospitalization for an infected heart valve. These two seemingly unrelated st…
Health
Neuropathic medications may assist post-spinal surgery
Research by Ohio University (USA) shows that gabapentin used to treat nerve pain can support rehabilitation of upper limb after spinal cord injury.