Tag: gastrointestinal
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Spontaneous Passage of a Bullet Casing Ingestion in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency department presentation, particularly among children and high-risk populations. While most cases involve small, smooth objects that pass without incident, rare incidents occur in healthy adolescents without underlying predisposing factors. This case report documents the spontaneous passage of an accidentally ingested metallic bullet casing by an otherwise healthy…
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MEDS: Ingestible Bioprinter for Non-Invasive Tissue Repair
What is MEDS and why it matters Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS, the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System. This pioneering device marks a new step in bioprinting by marrying the precision of tissue fabrication with the safety and practicality of an ingestible capsule. Unlike traditional, bulky bioprinters that require anesthesia…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive GI Tissue Repair
A New Frontier in GI Tissue Repair Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), the first ingestible bioprinter designed to repair tissue from inside the body. Unlike bulky surgical tools or tethered devices, MEDS aims to deliver precision bioprinting directly at the site of tissue damage, offering…
