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Medical & healthcare

A bandage pre-loaded with magnetic hydrogel is placed on the wound, and an external device is used to accelerate the wound healing process

Magnetic wound-healing gel shows promise in treatment of diabetic wounds

Lead author and STFC Central Laser Facility scientist, Sara Mosca, examining a vaccine vial

Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified COVID vaccines

New brain stimulation method shows dementia treatment promise

Robotic prosthetic ankles allow amputees more ‘natural’ and stable movement

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women

Comment: Three ways to move mammography into the 21st century

The research demonstrates the first mechanical fixation of a device in the anterior chamber of the eye

Eye implant could enable cell-based treatment of diabetes

Smart brain-wave cap can identify a stroke before the patient reaches hospital

New energy-efficient technology enables AI within wearable devices

3D bioprinted skin cells

Bioprinted skin may uncover new treatment for eczema

A biocompatible force sticker placed within a model knee joint

Wireless electronic ‘stickers’ developed to gauge forces between objects

Dr Vi Khanh Truong, right, with first author Ms Tuyet Pham, whose Master of Biotechnology thesis formed the basis of the study

Plasma jet technology makes bioactive coatings for improved wound care

Smart scalpel prototype

Smart scalpels could improve surgeon training and lead to more procedures by robots