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This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Boja Kragulj, an accomplished clarinetist who once performed with orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville, Florida, has already lost four teeth. And she expects to lose at least a dozen more.

1 Mar 2023

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the the heart can vary from one person to the next. These differences can be particularly pronounced for people living with heart disease, as their hearts and major vessels work harder to overcome any compromised function.

22 Feb 2023

OHSU researchers confirm first-ever nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome

Those with Usher Syndrome -- the leading hereditary cause for simultaneous deafness and blindness, for which there is no treatment -- may have a new reason for hope now that researchers have confirmed the first-ever nonhuman primate model of their disease.

13 Feb 2023

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

For people at high risk of contracting HIV, missing doses of their daily HIV prevention pills can have big consequences. In some cases, missing a pill can lead to lack of protection against the virus.

9 Feb 2023

Coherent introduces fully automated laser processing system for implantable medical devices

Coherent Corp., a leader in laser processing systems, today announced the introduction of its AP 530 S, a fully automated laser system for texturing and marking implantable medical devices.

From Coherent 3 Feb 2023

Using AI systems in medicine

A doctor needs a great deal of experience, knowledge and years of training to be able to expertly analyze an ECG. Automated procedures based on AI can offer effective support here.

1 Feb 2023

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.

1 Feb 2023

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Disabling hearing loss affects one in every ten people and up to 25% of people over 60, according to the World Health Organization, and can have both genetic and environmental causes such as infections and noise exposure.

1 Feb 2023

Scientists develop novel electronic skin patch for advanced healthcare monitoring

Scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have devised a first-of-its-kind electronic skin (E-skin) patch for advanced healthcare monitoring.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers design contact lens prototype to prevent dry eye syndrome

A collaborative team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation has developed a contact lens prototype that is specifically designed to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE).

30 Jan 2023

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

26 Jan 2023

Brain-computer interfaces' safety is similar to other implanted neurologic devices, study shows

For people with paralysis caused by neurologic injury or disease-;such as ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), stroke, or spinal cord injury-;brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to restore communication, mobility, and independence by transmitting information directly from the brain to a computer or other assistive technology.

16 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Hearing loss cases are climbing globally -; 1 in 5 adults are affected -; along with a growing number of older workers who are more likely to experience hearing loss.

15 Jan 2023

Study finds older knee replacement designs to be just as effective as newer models

Older knee replacement designs are just as effective as newer models - according to new research from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and University of East Anglia.

6 Jan 2023

Researchers unravel how embryonic cells sense their mechanical environment

Building tissues and organs is one of the most complex and important tasks that cells must accomplish during embryogenesis.

5 Jan 2023

Researchers unravel how cells use their sense of touch to make decisions during embryogenesis

A research team at the Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life of TU Dresden and the University of California, Santa Barbara, reveals how cells sense their mechanical environment as they build tissues during embryogenesis.

28 Dec 2022

Research could pave way for designing more strategically engineered transplants to treat cartilage damage in the joints

A collaborative team, which includes scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, University of Illinois Chicago, and Pohang University of Science and Technology has elucidated some key points on how the generation of cartilage in the joints is facilitated and how alternative bone formation can be avoided.

21 Dec 2022

Implants News and Research

This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

OHSU researchers confirm first-ever nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

Coherent introduces fully automated laser processing system for implantable medical devices

Using AI systems in medicine

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Scientists develop novel electronic skin patch for advanced healthcare monitoring

Researchers design contact lens prototype to prevent dry eye syndrome

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

Brain-computer interfaces' safety is similar to other implanted neurologic devices, study shows

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Study finds older knee replacement designs to be just as effective as newer models

Researchers unravel how embryonic cells sense their mechanical environment

Researchers unravel how cells use their sense of touch to make decisions during embryogenesis

Research could pave way for designing more strategically engineered transplants to treat cartilage damage in the joints

Improving neuroplasticity hastens hearing among cochlear implant recipients

Enhanced polymeric material can be used in regenerative therapies to repair damaged tissues

Strontium-loaded hydrogel scaffolds promote wound healing by stimulating gingival fibroblast activity

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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