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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it. TALK LIKE A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF CREATING WEARABLE BIOMEDICAL DEVICES? WHAT CAN THESE DEVICES MONITOR?

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Building and training human tendons in the lab

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Tissue engineering involves building human tissues in the lab, which can then be used to replace faulty tissues in patients. In the UK, tendon issues are the most common type of musculoskeletal condition for which patients seek medical treatment,” says Professor Pierre-Alexis Mouthuy. Robot shoulders. “We

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Professor Christian Franck , from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, leads the PANTHER programme, researching new ways of detecting and preventing traumatic brain injuries. Christian and his team of researchers use the latest technology in their experiments. How does PANTHER study brain injuries?

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Materials and methods for the detection and treatment of diseases are better than ever, and a diverse array of scientists at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , Australia, led by Professor Dayong Jin , are at the forefront of this continuous development. Recognition is rewarding, and I’m always proud to say I’m a professor.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. At Duke University School of Medicine, Professor Cindy L. The network was formed in 2012 and named ‘LURN: the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network’. How does a country-wide research programme like LURN work?

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Professor Joanna Collingwood is the Head of the Trace Metals in Medicine Laboratory at the University of Warwick. Published: May 11, 2022. HOW DO WE FIND OUT?

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