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Image: aXess is a restorative conduit for the creation of a new, long-term living vessel for hemodialysis vascular access (Photo courtesy of Xeltis)

Groundbreaking Implants Create Living Vessels and Valves Made of Patients’ Own, New Healthy Tissue

An implantable blood vessel designed for hemodialysis vascular access aims to overcome the challenges associated with the present options for millions of individuals needing hemodialysis access grafts annually. More...
29 Dec 2023
Image: Pending FDA approval, alfapump could become the first active implantable medical device in the US for treating liver ascites (Photo courtesy of Sequana Medical)

Fully Implantable, Wirelessly Charged Device Treats Recurrent or Refractory Ascites Due to Liver Cirrhosis

A fully implantable, wirelessly charged device for patients with recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis could transform the lives of patients by virtually eliminating the need for paracentesis. More...
29 Dec 2023
Image: A clinical trial is evaluating the breakthrough bioelectronic device for inflammatory bowel disease (Photo courtesy of Boomerang Medical)

Neurostimulator Implant Uses Bioelectronic Technology to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A clinical trial is assessing the potential of sacral nerve stimulation in treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis using a small implantable device that could reduce inflammation and improve IBD symptoms. More...
28 Dec 2023
Image: The tip of the probe is about 0.2 millimeters wide and 0.05 millimeters thick (Photo courtesy of UMass Amherst)

First High-Precision Dual-Color Optoelectronic Brain Probe to Help Identify Origin of Brain Diseases

Scientists have made a groundbreaking advancement by creating the first dual-color optoelectronic neural probe that can control brain activity in both directions – excitation and inhibition. More...
27 Dec 2023
Image: The NextAR AR-assisted navigation system may be feasible and safe in clinical use (Photo courtesy of Medacta International)

AR-Assisted Pedicle Screw Navigation System Found Reliable and Safe in Spine Surgery

A new clinical study has confirmed that a novel navigation system incorporating AR offers a dependable and safe method for 3D imaging-based pedicle screw placement. More...
26 Dec 2023
Image: The dopamine measurement device can precisely analyze dopamine concentration in real time while minimizing brain damage (Photo courtesy of DGIST)

Flexible Brain-Implantable Probe Accurately Measures Dopamine in Real-Time

Researchers have created an innovative device to measure dopamine concentrations accurately and in real-time while minimizing brain damage. More...
25 Dec 2023
Image: Implanted electrode arrays in the brain can measure electric potential energy normally sent through the nervous system (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Electrode Arrays with Shape-Changing Capabilities to Extend Life of Implantable Brain Devices

Researchers are building new kinds of electrode arrays using liquid crystalline materials with shape-changing capabilities that could prolong their life as well as offer a less invasive implantation method. More...
22 Dec 2023
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