A recent study has shown that a new retinal implant can help people with a common form of blindness see again. The implant was tested on 32 patients with geographic atrophy, a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that destroys cells in the center of the retina. This condition affects more than a million Americans and is currently incurable. The implant wor...
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's made of tiny solar panels. It gets put into the eye during surgery. The...
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasses that beam images directly to it. This helps people with a condition...
A small but mighty device is changing lives for people who have lost their sight. This isn't science fiction; it's happening right now. A group of patients, who were once blind, can now read and enjoy activities they thought were gone forever. The secret? A tiny microchip implanted in their eyes. This isn't just any microchip. It's a photovoltaic marvel, thinner tha...
Cancer is a tough opponent, and traditional treatments can be harsh on the body. But there's hope in the form of anticancer peptides (ACPs), which can target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The catch? Finding these peptides is a slow and tedious process. Enter ACP-EPC, a clever piece of tech that speeds things up. It uses deep learning to predic...
Surgical Science Sweden, a company known for its advanced medical training simulators, saw its stock price drop recently. The shares fell by 4. 8%, closing at $9. 95. This is a significant decrease from the previous day's close of $10. 45. Even more concerning, the trading volume was quite low, with only about 1, 000 shares traded, which is 45% less than the usual da...
In a world where technology is advancing rapidly, AI is proving to be a game-changer in healthcare, especially in remote areas. A recent study explored how AI models like GPT-4 and o3 could assist in medical care, particularly in places where doctors are scarce or hard to reach due to natural disasters or harsh weather. The study focused on a real-life case of a 16-...
The world of treating esophagus problems is getting a big boost from new tech. Think robots, tiny tools, smart computers, and digital health gadgets. These aren't just fancy upgrades. They're changing how doctors find and treat issues in the esophagus, whether it's simple problems or serious ones like cancer. This isn't just about new toys for doctors. It's about ma...
ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a lifesaver for kids with severe breathing problems. It's like a temporary lung, giving their own lungs a break to heal. Doctors are always learning more about how to use it best. New tech and better ways to manage ECMO are changing how doctors treat kids. They're picking the right patients and using better methods. T...
In the world of heart health, every beat counts. Doctors often rely on advanced tools to spot issues that might not be visible through standard tests. One such tool is the implantable loop recorder, a small device that keeps track of the heart's rhythm. Recently, this device played a crucial role in diagnosing a rare heart condition called Coumel's sign. Coumel's si...