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Medical Tech November 9, 2015

Zimmer wins first US trial over NexGen Flex knee devices

Indiana-based medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc on Friday was cleared of liability in the first of more than 900 U.S. lawsuits to go to trial over claims that its NexGen Flex knee replacements were prone to painful, motion-impairing loosening.

CANCER November 5, 2015

Robots help hospital-bound cancer patients keep up with schoolwork, friends

Peyton Walton, of Poolesville, Md., has to stay at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York for five weeks to undergo treatment for cancer.

Smarter America November 4, 2015

Robohand uses 3-D printing to replace lost digits

Robohand is made from cables, screws, 3-D printing and thermoplastic. It uses the rotation of a joint to enable five plastic digits to grasp. The device looks like a robot's hand in a science fiction movie, costs about $500 to make and can be reproduced using plans on the Internet.

HEALTH November 4, 2015

Lightweight, portable wearable robot holds promise for paralyzed patients

Several competing products are being used and tested in U.S. rehab hospitals that hold promise not only for people such as Gore with spinal injuries, but also those recovering from strokes or afflicted with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

Google November 3, 2015

Novartis teams up with Google to make smart contact lens a reality

Google and healthcare firm Novartis have announced they will be collaborating on making the smart contact lens a reality. It's designed to help manage a range of medical conditions including diabetes. 

Medical Tech October 28, 2015

Google Glass may help calm patients during surgery

People who must undergo biopsies, or some types of CT or MRI scans, may find this medical treatment nerve-racking.

Smarter America October 28, 2015

3D-printed bacteria may unlock disease secrets

Now, bacterial colonies sculpted into custom shapes by a 3D printer could be a key to understanding how some antibiotic-resistant infections develop.

Pregnancy October 28, 2015

Incomplete transport policies, payment for risky births in US

U.S. states need better policies for transporting high-risk pregnant women and newborns to the specialized care they need - and then back to their local hospitals for continuing care, researchers say.

Medical Tech October 28, 2015

The future of surgery is now: Smaller scars, fewer complications

Having surgery today is a vastly different experience than it was just a few decades ago.

Lung Cancer October 28, 2015

AstraZeneca boosted by start of new cancer drug trial

Hopes for AstraZeneca's promising cancer drug pipeline were boosted on Friday by news the company had moved its immuno-oncology medicine MEDI-4736 into a mid-stage study in colorectal cancer.

Product Recalls October 28, 2015

All-metal hip implants can damage soft tissue, FDA says

Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause soft-tissue damage and pain, which could lead to further surgery to replace the implant, the U.S. health regulator said, following several recalls of the artificial hip parts