Medical & Dental

The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that resides in the intestines. Shaped by both diet and environment, each person’s microbiome is unique. This ecosystem interacts with the digestive, immune, nervous and endocrine systems,…

Orthopedic technicians create personalized orthopedic aids, combining traditional skills with digital technologies. Yet, while digital tools are increasingly part of their workflow, additive manufacturing often remains underutilized. Many technicians lack the time or expertise to design directly with CAD files…

In the United States, approximately 300,000 people are living with spinal cord injuries. These injuries can stem from trauma or previous medical conditions, and each year, there are about 18,000 new cases. Spinal cord injuries mostly affect men, and to…

People with reduced mobility face many challenges in their daily lives and must navigate a long path filled with medical appointments, setbacks, hope, and disappointment. Leg&airy – Orthopedic Wonders, a company based in Baar, Switzerland, has set itself the goal…

Researchers at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland have recently developed a new 3D printing method that could impact the future of wearable technology. Dr. Aswathy Babu, the head of the team, alongside Professor Suresh C. Pillai, has created…

An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Robert Katzschmann (ETH Zurich) and Professor Omer Dzemali (University Hospital Zurich) has introduced a promising innovation in medical technology known as the “RCPatch,” a three-dimensional, tissue-integrating heart patch that not only seals defective…

According to the Spanish Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, a significant portion of the population over 60 is at high risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. When these lesions affect areas with branches leading to vital organs, treating…

Researchers at Tsinghua University recently announced that they have developed a new use for 3D printing that could potentially change how doctors study and treat forms of kidney cancer. The research team developed a way to bioprint kidney tumors directly…

Skin is the body’s first line of defense against the outside world, and when it suffers severe burns, repairing it can be a matter of life and death. Current treatments often involve transplanting a thin layer of the epidermis, the…

As we know, 3D printing has profoundly transformed the medical field, making it possible to produce customized models ranging from anatomical replicas to fully patient-specific implants. This is where the young startup Simpath comes in. Since its founding in 2023,…

After accidents that damage tendons, a patient’s mobility is often severely limited. Hand injuries, in particular, can take a long time to heal and usually only recover fully through physiotherapy. For therapy, experts are increasingly using so-called exoskeletons, which are…

3D printing, though it hasn’t yet reached its full potential, is already starting to significantly change healthcare professionals’ practices. In the medical field, where traditional methods struggle to meet the growing demand for affordable, custom-made devices, additive manufacturing offers innovative…