Soon, battery-free medical implants powered by body's fluids
Now, researchers from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Connecticut in the US propose storing energy in those devices without a battery.
May 13, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Sunscreen ingredient may prevent medical implant infections
A common ingredient used in sunscreen could be an effective antibacterial coating for medical implants such as pacemakers and replacement joints, researchers have found.
Nov 16, 2015, 18:34 PM IST
Researchers control heart rhythm by light
Researchers were able to control the direction of spiralling electrical waves in heart cells using computer-generated light patterns.
Oct 20, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
Pacemaker-checks good way to ward off stroke
Pacemakers can detect asymptomatic AF but are not routinely monitored for this purpose.
Oct 19, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
