Article • Publication

ePaper EH@MEDICA 2021

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15.11.2021

News • Robotic enteroscope

Snake-like soft robot to detect and treat disorders in the small intestine

Engineers have designed a new robotic enteroscope that can move easily through the small intestine, allowing it to perform imaging, deliver drugs, and remove small polyps or tissue samples for biopsy.

News • Brain cooling and activity recording

3D-printed implant could help treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy

A new 3D-printed implant prototype combines the recording of brain activity with targeted cooling. The device could pave the way for alternative approaches to treating drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

News • Eye tracking as cognitive marker

Unlocking personalised relief for chronic pain with VR

Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with eye tracking in virtual reality could one day help personalise treatment for millions living with chronic pain, according to new research.