Gert-Jan Oskam, a paralyzed man, was able to walk again just by thinking about the process - thanks to electronic brain implants, reports the BBC. This is the first such case in the history of medicine and, according to Oskam, he changed his life. The 40-year-old Dutchman was...
The idea of a fuel cell that converts glucose into electricity is not new. However, scientists are still looking for a way to implement this idea. In one of the latest works, scientists managed to demonstrate a fuel cell that is capable of powering sensors on the body, implants and the like, reports ...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported 9 deaths due to a rare form of cancer associated with breast implants. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) affects the cells of the immune system and can develop around the implant. Cancer can affect ...