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Hydrogel Cell Carrier for Fistula Healing

Researchers at Johns Hopkins created an injectable hydrogel carrier vehicle for stem cells that is intended to aid in healing a difficult complication of Crohn’s disease, perianal fistulas. Perianal fistulas are very challenging to treat, but stem cells have shown promise in a...

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Nuevos dispositivos para ayudar a los cirujanos a esculpir una nueva oreja

En Johns Hopkins, investigadores clínicos han desarrollado un conjunto de herramientas quirúrgicas que les permiten crear más fácilmente una oreja de reemplazo para quienes nacen con orejas malformadas o faltantes. Actualmente, utilizando cartílago extraído de las costillas, l...

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HOPKINSMEDICINE JOHNSHOPKINS MATERIALS NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY
Tapas de EEG para organoides cerebrales

Investigadores de la Universidad Johns Hopkins han creado pequeñas cápsulas de EEG para organoides cerebrales. El equipo se inspiró en los gorros de EEG de tamaño completo que se utilizan para medir la actividad cerebral en pacientes humanos. Anteriormente, los investigadores ...

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Multi-Purpose Sensor for Rapid, Accurate COVID-19 Testing

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a COVID-19 testing technology that is based on surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) coupled with machine learning. The technique does not require sample preparation or special training and can deliver results in as little...

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Laparoscopic Robot Performs First Autonomous Surgery

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed and now successfully tested the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), a self-guiding surgical robot that can perform challenging laparoscopic procedures in gastrointestinal surgery, including intestinal anastomosis. The robot c...

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