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Cockroach Cyborgs Navigate Wirelessly

Summary Researchers have developed cyborg cockroaches that navigate using UV light, eliminating the need for wires or surgery. This technology utilizes the cockroaches’ natural aversion to UV light to guide their movement, offering a less […]

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A Cochlear Breakthrough

Summary Terahertz imaging offers a non-invasive way to visualize the inner ear, creating a 3D model of the cochlea. This breakthrough could revolutionize hearing loss diagnosis and lead to earlier detection of inner ear diseases. […]

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Mini Robot Revolutionizes Biopsies

Summary This article explores the groundbreaking development of a miniature rolling robot designed for virtual biopsies. This innovative technology utilizes a unique rolling motion and high-frequency ultrasound to create 3D images of internal tissues, eliminating […]

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Laser-Driven CT Scans Revolutionize Imaging

Summary Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in medical imaging by capturing the first laser-driven, high-resolution CT scans of dense objects. This innovative technique utilizes a compact, laser-driven X-ray source to create remarkably detailed images […]

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Golden Breakthrough: Tracking Drugs in the Body

Summary Scientists have developed a groundbreaking imaging technique using activated gold nanoparticles to visualize drug movement within the body. This method enhances targeted drug delivery, particularly for cancer treatment, by allowing real-time tracking of gold […]

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First NPC Drug Approved

Summary The FDA has approved arimoclomol, the first drug to treat Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). This rare genetic disease causes progressive neurological symptoms and organ dysfunction. This approval offers new hope for patients with […]

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Cryosurgery Revolutionized: A Glowing Advance

Summary Researchers have engineered a nanoscale material that illuminates cancer cells during cryosurgery. This innovation allows surgeons to differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue more effectively, leading to increased precision in tumor removal. This breakthrough […]

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Merit Medical Acquires Biolife

Summary Merit Medical Systems has acquired Biolife Delaware for $120 million, adding hemostatic devices StatSeal and WoundSeal to its portfolio. This acquisition expands Merit’s presence in the growing hemostasis market, estimated at $350 million globally. […]

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Bladder Transplant Breakthrough

Summary The world’s first successful human bladder transplant, a collaborative effort by USC and UCLA surgeons, offers new hope for patients with bladder dysfunction. The complex procedure involved transplanting both a kidney and bladder, with […]

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Ixchiq Vaccine Paused for Seniors

Summary The FDA and CDC recommend pausing the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine for adults 60 and older due to reported serious adverse events, including fatalities. While no direct link has been confirmed, investigations are underway. The […]