Neurotechnology: The Man with 256 Electrodes in His Brain
Michael Mehringer, paralyzed from an accident, is learning to control computers with a brain chip in the race to merge mind with machine.
Half of Residents in Medical Vulnerable Areas Take Over an Hour to Reach Hospitals for Severe Illnesses... Medical Innovation Committee Finalizes Agendas such as Strengthening Essential Healthcare
A recent survey reveals that half of the residents in medically vulnerable areas take over an hour to reach hospitals for serious illnesses, prompting the government to address healthcare disparities.
How long will it take for us to know the effectiveness of polylaminin? Understand the substance in 16 topics
Polylaminin has generated significant attention on social media due to its association with reports of patient recovery, but experts urge caution due to a lack of robust clinical evidence supporting its efficacy and safety.
First maranhense to receive polylaminin, shot PM shows improvement
Military police officer Romildo Leobino is showing signs of improvement after undergoing an experimental treatment with polylaminin following his injury during an operation.
Vilnius doctors removed a nearly 3-kilogram uterus without incision
A surgical team in Vilnius successfully removed a 3-kilogram uterus through a minimally invasive procedure, marking a significant advancement in medical standards.
Lagos hospital repairs perforated eardrums with new procedure
Isolo General Hospital in Lagos has successfully performed a groundbreaking endoscopic ear surgery to repair perforated eardrums, marking a significant achievement in local healthcare.
The most advanced heart surgeries are available in Latvia
Latvia's Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital has successfully conducted eight complex heart surgeries for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in collaboration with European specialists.
More precise diagnosis of bladder cancer: KBC Split first applied the blue light method
The Urology Clinic at KBC Split has successfully introduced a diagnostic method using hexaminolevulinate and blue light examination of the bladder, marking the first clinical application of this method in Croatia and a significant advancement in modern urological diagnostics.
3D Planning and High-Complexity Surgery Made Facial Transplant Possible in Spain
The Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona performed the world's first partial facial transplant from a donor who had received euthanasia, made possible through 3D surgical planning technology.
Photo: Unprecedented spine surgeries performed in North Kurzeme Hospital
In late January, unique spine surgeries involving the implantation of movable intervertebral disc prostheses were performed at the North Kurzeme Regional Hospital in Ventspils, Latvia, allowing for improved mobility and reduced recovery time for patients.
Spain performs face transplant from euthanized donor
Spain has conducted the world's first face transplant from a person who chose euthanasia, involving complex tissue grafting and a team of about 100 specialists at Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona.
Face transplant from a donor woman who underwent assisted suicide in Spain
A groundbreaking face transplant was performed at a hospital in Barcelona using the face of a woman who had undergone assisted suicide, marking a first in history according to the transplant coordinator, Elizabeth Navas.
Vall d’Hebron successfully performs the world's first face transplant from a donor who received euthanasia
Vall d’Hebron hospital in Barcelona completes the world's first face transplant from a euthanasia donor to help restore the face of a woman severely disfigured by bacterial infection.
First coronary artery bypass surgery without chest opening
For the first time in medical history, doctors performed a coronary artery bypass surgery without opening the patient's chest, using a method similar to some types of aortic valve replacement surgery.
Microrobots smaller than a grain of salt have been created. This could be a breakthrough in medicine
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have developed fully programmable autonomous microrobots, the smallest ever created, which may revolutionize medical tools.
Fight Against Overweight in the Times of Ozempic
Lonvital offers a technology-driven method that combines medical professionals and innovation to create personalized weight-loss treatments without the need for diets or gyms.