Silkworms that Repair Damaged Eardrums

Silkworms might be used to repair damaged eardrums in the future. A device that incorporates silk in an ear implant has been developed by research teams based in Perth and Melbourne. The device named "ClearDrum" looks like a contact lens on which the patient''s cells can grow. The research teams are moving towards the clinical trials of ClearDrum.

''ClearDrum'' silk implant for repairing perforated eardrum
- The implant made of silk is strong and bio-compatible
- It allows the patient''s own cells to grow, resulting in a healed eardrum

Now Silkworms to Repair Damaged Eardrums

An ear implant device has been developed from silk to repair perforated eardrums. The implant called ClearDrum can repair damaged eardrum in just one procedure. Read More

Related Links

Fully Implantable Cochlear Implant Made Possible by Prototype Chip

A prototype system-on-chip (SoC) that could make possible a fully implanted cochlear implant has ben designed by researchers from Massachusetts.

Alistair Campbell Gets a Cochlear Implant Tattoo As a Tribute to His Daughter

Alistair decided to ink art an image of cochlear implant on his head for his six year-old deaf daughter who underwent the implant surgery recently.

Britain's First Cochlear Implant Performed

Doctors in Southampton successfully conducted Britain's first cochlear implant which could help people who are deaf to hear in both their ears.

Cochlear Implant Helps Her Hear Sound for the First Time

A cochlear implant has helped this 40-year-old woman from Gateshead, who was born deaf and lost vision in 20s, to hear sound for the first time in life.

How to Keep Your Bones Strong and Healthy as You Age

Beat Summer Fatigue: Tips to Stay Energized and Cool

Anti-Ageing Mantra: Can Eating Less Slow Down Aging?

What Happens When You Wake Up Early?

Breathe Easy: Why Sleeping With Your Mouth Closed Matters

Are Bread and Butter Really Unhealthy? ICMR Advise on Ultra-Processed Foods

Reheat Alert: ICMR on Reusing Cooking Oil

Is Salt Sabotaging Your Health? 10 Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Is Your Coconut Water Contaminated? Shocking Truth About Mold Growth

Alcohol? More Like Alco-NO! This Gel can Say Goodbye to Hangovers

The Colourful Controversy of Food Dyes

The Impact of Vitamin Deficiencies on Fertility: Insights for Men and Women

Wildcard SSL

Disclaimer - All information and content on this site are for information and educational purposes only. The information should not be used for either diagnosis or treatment or both for any health related problem or disease. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Full Disclaimer

Advertise with us | Medindia Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © All Rights Reserved 1997 - 2024