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Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation

Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report.

12 Oct 2024

Vagus nerve stimulation enhances perceptual learning in mice

Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice.

9 Oct 2024

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows.

30 Sep 2024

'Treating Naturally Occurring Disease’, explained by Founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

Humanimal Trust advocates for studying naturally occurring diseases in animals to advance cancer and osteoarthritis treatments for both humans and animals.

27 Sep 2024

Molecular pathways in human cells reveal potential for developmental pause

In some mammals, the timing of the normally continuous embryonic development can be altered to improve the chances of survival for both the embryo and the mother.

26 Sep 2024

Graphene breakthrough offers hope against antibiotic-resistant infections

With strong bactericidal properties, graphene has the potential to become a game changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

24 Sep 2024

New roadmap to advance UK’s bioelectronics for healthcare through materials innovation

The Henry Royce Institute has published the Materials for Bioelectronics in Healthcare Strategy and Action Plan a comprehensive report that aims to help future-proof the UK’s bioelectronics for healthcare sector through materials innovation.

24 Sep 2024

UChicago Medicine implants first Revi neuromodulation device to improve bladder control

UChicago Medicine has become the first medical center in Illinois to implant the Revi neuromodulation device, an exciting new treatment option that could offer relief for patients with urinary urgency incontinence (UUI).

23 Sep 2024

Novel drug delivery system aims to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin chemotherapy

The chemotherapy drug cisplatin is a lifesaver for many adults and children diagnosed with cancer, but it often causes hearing loss, a side effect that can diminish quality of life following treatment.

13 Sep 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Researchers discovered that COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated cortical thinning in adolescent brains, with females experiencing more significant and widespread changes than males, indicating a higher developmental impact on female brains.

10 Sep 2024

‘What is Reciprocity and why is it integral to One Medicine?’, explained by Founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

One Medicine emphasizes the shared health of humans and animals, aiming to optimize medical outcomes through collaborative research and ethical practices.

9 Sep 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Don’t get ‘bullied’ into paying what you don’t owe

Caitlyn Mai thought she did everything right. She called ahead to make sure her insurer would cover her cochlear implant surgery.

27 Aug 2024

Declining senses linked to worse mental health in older adults

Most people -; up to 94% of U.S. adults -; experience at least some dulling of their senses with age, finding themselves squinting at screens, craving stronger flavors, and missing snatches of conversations more and more frequently.

22 Aug 2024

AI-driven adaptive deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s symptoms

Researchers compare the safety and feasibility of an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system to a conventional DBS system for Parkinson's disease.

22 Aug 2024

'What is One Medicine' explained by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

One Medicine is a concept whereby human and animal medicine advance hand in hand, with vets, doctors, nurses, and researchers all collaborating to ensure that humans and animals benefit from equal and sustainable medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal's life.

20 Aug 2024

Implants News and Research

Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation enhances perceptual learning in mice

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

'Treating Naturally Occurring Disease’, explained by Founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

Molecular pathways in human cells reveal potential for developmental pause

Graphene breakthrough offers hope against antibiotic-resistant infections

New roadmap to advance UK’s bioelectronics for healthcare through materials innovation

UChicago Medicine implants first Revi neuromodulation device to improve bladder control

Novel drug delivery system aims to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin chemotherapy

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

‘What is Reciprocity and why is it integral to One Medicine?’, explained by Founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

An Arm and a Leg: Don’t get ‘bullied’ into paying what you don’t owe

Declining senses linked to worse mental health in older adults

AI-driven adaptive deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s symptoms

'What is One Medicine' explained by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

Innovative light-activated shunt could reduce surgeries for children with heart defects

Study shows how Western classical music elicits positive effects on the brain

Medi-Cal’s dental care gap: Getting a tooth pulled is easy — much harder to get an implant

New mucus-based bioink for 3D printing functional lung tissue

Low-dose aspirin does not affect the progression of age-related hearing loss

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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