Out of all the parts of the human body, the knee is perhaps the most infamous for its susceptibility to wear and tear. Surgeries to remove some of the damaged meniscus—the rubbery cartilage in the knee— is not uncommon amongst older adults, but the good news is that there’s a … [Read more...] about Scientists develop 3D-printing method to replace damaged knee cartilage
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Twins born with a fused skull return home after successful surgery
The story of Safa and Marwa Bibi is one that speaks volumes to the power of compassion. It also shows us just how far medicine has come. Safa and Marwa are twin girls who were born joined at the head, meaning their skulls were fused together. The girls are what is known as … [Read more...] about Twins born with a fused skull return home after successful surgery
This tiny robot could help surgeons with precise procedures
Drawing inspiration from Origami, researchers have created a surgical robot that is around the size of a tennis ball and weighs about the same as a penny. The tiny robot was built by engineers from Harvard’s Wyss Institute and Sony and was created to assist surgeons with … [Read more...] about This tiny robot could help surgeons with precise procedures
Doctors set to trial experimental treatment for abdominal cancer patients
The unfortunate truth for abdominal cancer patients is that once tumors start to grow on the lining of a cancer patient's abdomen, there's little hope of long-term survival. The good news is that could soon change as researchers are ready to put an experimental cancer treatment … [Read more...] about Doctors set to trial experimental treatment for abdominal cancer patients
Doctors in Rome successfully separate conjoined twins in rare surgery
This week, surgeons in Rome successfully separated two-year-old twins with a rare congenital defect. Twins Ervina and Previna's skulls were fused back-to-back and shared vital blood vessels — a condition that occurs around once in every 2 million births. The 18-hour operation … [Read more...] about Doctors in Rome successfully separate conjoined twins in rare surgery
