Medical & Dental

Our legs and feet carry us through life, allowing us to move in many different ways: walking, running, jumping, and dancing. We usually only realize how important they are for smooth, pain-free movement when health issues arise. Injuries, foot deformities…

Gone are the traditional methods of manufacturing orthoses and prostheses. 3D printing has made it possible to create these types of medical devices, making them lighter, stronger and adjustable to the specific needs of each person. Prothesia, a Mexican company,…

CurifyLabs is a Finnish healthcare company specializing in the development of solutions for the production of personalized medicines in pharmacies and hospitals. Thanks to 3D printing and the inks it has developed, the company offers a complete package for producing…

A new Spanish project is showing how 3D printing technology can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities. The initiative was developed by the San Juan de Dios Comillas University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (EUEF) in Madrid. In…

Just over a decade ago, renowned chemist Dr. Joseph DeSimone introduced a groundbreaking technology that would form the foundation of the company Carbon, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO. This technology, known as Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), transformed resin 3D…

High-degree burns often cause injuries to the respiratory tract. To treat inhalation injuries, cuts must be repaired and damaged tissue removed so that the healthy tissue can be reconnected. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), alongside C2iTech and…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide, and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Still, for a condition that is so widespread, it is difficult to diagnose. There…

Unfortunately, research on the female body, particularly concerning health, remains largely neglected. Researchers at ETH Zurich now want to change this with their groundbreaking study of breast milk cells. Specifically, how breast milk is produced within the body has not…

3D bioprinting continues to evolve as a promising tool in the field of personalized medicine. With this in mind, researchers at McMaster University in Ontario have developed a new bioink that mimics the mechanical and structural properties of lung tissue.…

According to the WHO, over 800 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. While type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet and sufficient exercise, the causes of type 1 diabetes have not yet been fully researched. This type…

In July 2021, Dave Richards’ life changed dramatically during a bike ride with two friends in the UK’s Somerset region. The group of cyclists collided with a drunk driver who was on the phone at the wheel. Dave went under…

The shortage of organs available for transplantation remains a major issue: demand far exceeds supply. In the United States, there are more than 100,000 people on organ transplant lists, and some might wait years to receive one, if they survive…