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Read article: Ultrasound-powered implant treats brain cancer using electromagnetic fields Emerging therapies Research update Ultrasound-powered implant treats brain cancer using electromagnetic fields Implantable device uses tumour treating fields to disrupt the division of cancer cells and inhibit brain cancer recurrence
Read article: Bioengineered corneal tissue restores sight in people with diseased or damaged corneas Biomedical devices Research update Bioengineered corneal tissue restores sight in people with diseased or damaged corneas Implants are ideal for use in low and middle-income countries
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