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Medical & healthcare

Paralysed patients could benefit from robotic aids

TSB funds assisted-living research

Atkins announces fall in pre-tax profit

Tiny microscope head enables in vivo diagnoses

Syringe could save lives in developing world

Plastic antibodies put to the test

CBI predicts faster growth for UK economy

OptiNose attracts $48.5m

Engineers build 3D printer for making plastic parts

Cosmetic covers to improve artificial limbs

Optical radar could bring sight to the blind

NESTA analyses how to rebalance economy