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Biomaterial immune control discoveries could reduce implant rejection

The team from the University of Nottingham’s Schools of Pharmacy and Life Sciences have found that the surface shape (topography) and chemical composition of polymer materials can be changed to create materials that control the body’s immune response. This could have future applications in the fight against rejection of medical devices including artificial joints, dental […]

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World-wide recall of dangerous breast implants

Because of the increased risk of cancer of the breast implants of the pharmaceutical company called Allergan back in the world. In about 500 cases of a rare cancer related to the implants was observed, such as the U.S. food and drug administration (FDA) on Wednesday (local time) said. “A recall is appropriate, in order […]

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Mother claims her uterus was PIERCED by her contraceptive implant

Mother claims her uterus was PIERCED by her contraceptive implant which has ruined her life and ‘even gave her breast cancer’ Julie Watts had device implant in 2009 after seeking permanent birth control Claims her life became a ‘living hell’, with her feeling ‘poisoned’ every day After being healthy, she developed severe bleeding, pain and […]

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Paralyzed patients take first steps after implant, intense rehab

May 22, 2018: Jeff Marquis of Louisville, Ky., is helped by his physical therapist.  (AP) Three people whose legs were paralyzed for years can stand and take steps again thanks to an electrical implant that zaps the injured spinal cord — along with months of intense rehab, researchers reported Monday. The milestone, reported by two […]

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Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice

THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 — Experiments in mice have shown that an implanted electronic device in the brain can detect — and deliver drugs to stop — impending epileptic seizures. Potentially, a similar device might help people with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and brain tumors who have failed standard treatment. So far, the technology is in […]