New bionic limb research redefining possibilities
From science fiction to reality: New bionic limb research redefines possibilities for people with amputations. In a world-first, a patient with an amputation above the...
Surgery
The Surgery section showcases a range of topics centered on surgical techniques, innovations, and best practices. The section highlights groundbreaking advancements such as bionic limb research, major clinical trials in kidney transplant practice, and developing surgical simulation technologies. Additionally, it addresses the social and educational aspects of surgery, like training doctors in challenging environments and discussing the legalities of cosmetic surgery negligence.
Major clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need...
Revolutionary bionic limb technology
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining the Bionics Institute in Melbourne....
Avoiding surgery by healing ACL rupture
New treatment could help avoid surgery by healing ACL rupture: The new study looked at 80 people treated with the cross bracing protocol, and found...
The Hunterian Museum reopens
After a six-year closure and a £4.6 million re-design, by award winning design studio Casson Mann, the Hunterian Museum re-opens its doors on 16th May,...
What is appendicitis?
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, potentially vestigial organ that branches off the large intestine. Inflammation is usually a result...
World’s first research hub for treating child blast injuries
World’s first research hub for treating child blast injuries launched by Imperial College London and Save the Children. Imperial College London and Save the Children...
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation: Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a way of improving the accuracy of...
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries: Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), have developed...
How to claim for cosmetic surgery negligence
How Do I Claim for Cosmetic Surgery Negligence? Although the overwhelming majority of cosmetic surgeries have the desired outcome, there are occasions where things go...
