Adding to survival chances - pioneering brain disease treatment relies on 3D printing

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare but deadly brain tumour. No child has ever survived it, most becoming paralysed and dying in just a few months. Now an novel investigational drug delivery system, which delivers therapeutic agents directly to tumours deep within the brain, is being used by a team in Bristol. This therapy uses a sophisticated drug delivery system that relies on additive manufacturing (AM) to produce critical components.

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Raman spectroscopy of biological tissue for rapid classification of brain gliomas

Researchers used a Renishaw RA816 Biological Analyser to identify the genetically different subtypes of brain gliomas in a neurosurgical setting. By understanding the genetics of a tumour during the operation, the clinician would be able to map out the be

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Pioneering additive manufacturing reshapes patient’s face

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is changing and improving many traditional industries and processes. Healthcare is no exception with reconstructive surgery being particularly prominent. A horrific motorcycle accident left Stephen Power with multiple

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Revolution in ceramic tile printing signals renewed demand for encoders

This article examines the development of inkjet printing, a digitally driven, non-contact, high-definition method of printing patterns or images onto a wide range of substrates, and how the latest optical encoder solutions may help.

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Mapping of oral biofilms using confocal Raman microscopy

Microorganisms form biofilms on surfaces to aid their survival. Bacterial accumulation and biofilm formation in subgingival regions can cause gingivitis and other periodontal infections. Studying microbial composition and biofilm architecture can help us

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Psi a Survival výcvik

Poradíte mi jak se chovat k cizím psům na survival výcviku? Marek Chlíbek Dago . .

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