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Monitoring the corrosion of bioresorbable magnesium

Magnesium and its alloys are increasingly being deployed in bone surgery, in particular as osteosynthesis implants such as screws or plates, and as cardiovascular stents to expand narrowed coronary blood vessels.

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This light metal has the great advantage of being bioresorbable - in contrast to the behavior of conventional implant materials such as stainless steel, titanium or polymers. This renders a second surgery to remove an implant from the body unnecessary. Additionally attractive is the fact that magnesium promotes bone growth and therefore actively supports the healing of fractures.

Pure magnesium as such, however, is too soft for deployment in surgical applications, and alloying elements must be added to strengthen it. These are generally rare-?earth elements such as yttrium or neodymium. However, these elements are foreign to the human body and can accumulate in organs during implant degradation, with so far unknown consequences. They are thus particularly inadequate for applications in pediatric surgery.

First ever bioelectronic medicine speeds up nerve regeneration in animal studies.

First ever bioelectronic medicine speeds up nerve regeneration in animal studies. Thoughts health innovators?

Car accidents or sports injuries, even too much texting can injure the peripheral nerves, leaving people with numbness, tingling and weakness in their limbs. For cases requiring surgery, standard practice is to administer electrical stimulation during the surgery to aid recovery, however, it is not possible to continuously provide electrical stimulation at various time points throughout the…

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Researchers create fiber optic sensors that dissolve in the body

For the first time, researchers have fabricated sensing elements known as fiber Bragg gratings inside optical fibers designed to dissolve completely inside the body. The bioresorbable fiber Bragg gratings could be used for in-body monitoring of bone fracture healing and for safer exploration of sensitive organs such as the brain.

A fiber Bragg grating is an optical element inscribed in an optical fiber, which is widely used as a sensing instrument. Although fiber Bragg gratings are commonly used for applications such as real-time monitoring of the structural health of bridges or tracking the integrity of airplane wings, until now they didn't exhibit characteristics preferred for use in the body. With a design that allows them to break down similarly to dissolvable stitches, the new glass fibers should be safe for patients even if they accidently break, according to the researchers.

"Our work paves the way toward optical fiber sensors that can be safely inserted into the human body," said Maria Konstantaki, a member of the research team from the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of the Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), Greece, that fabricated and characterized the new gratings. "Because they dissolve, these sensors don't need to be removed after use and would enable new ways to perform efficient treatments and diagnoses in the body."

Digital Biology Global Microelectronic Medical Implants Market

The 2026 global medical device sector is witnessing a historic expansion as the Microelectronic Medical Implants sector becomes a primary pillar of modern surgery. The Microelectronic Medical Implants market was valued at USD 33.43 Billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 61.74 Billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2024 to 2030. This year, the "Global Microelectronic Medical Implants market" is characterized by a surge in demand for cardiac rhythm management and deep brain stimulation. As life expectancy increases globally, the prevalence of age-related conditions like Parkinson’s and bradycardia has grown, forcing manufacturers to innovate at a faster pace. The industry is responding with "Smart Implants" that can transmit data via Bluetooth to a patient's smartphone, allowing for remote monitoring and timely interventions by physicians located thousands of miles away.

According to a recent Microelectronic Medical Implants market report, the "Localization of Manufacturing" is the most prominent industrial trend of 2026. To combat supply chain instabilities, many major players are establishing high-precision fabrication facilities closer to key growth markets like India and China. This move is not only reducing lead times but also allowing companies to tailor their device designs to the specific genetic and lifestyle profiles of local populations. This "Region-Specific Engineering" is helping to drive down costs, making high-end microelectronic implants more affordable for middle-income households and expanding the total addressable market beyond traditional developed economies.

Technological breakthroughs this year are also focusing on "Bioresorbable Electronics." In 2026, we are seeing the introduction of temporary implants—such as cardiac monitors used post-surgery—that are designed to safely dissolve into the body once their task is complete. This eliminates the need for a second surgery to remove the device, significantly improving patient comfort and reducing overall healthcare expenditure. Additionally, the use of "Advanced Biocompatible Polymers" is allowing for more flexible electronics that can wrap around delicate nerves or the contours of the heart without causing scarring or rejection. These materials are essential for the next generation of "Soft Implants" that mimic the mechanical properties of human tissue.

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Orthopedic companies can print their way to success using selective laser sintering to produce biodegradable implants.

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Winged Microchip

Scientists at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed the smallest human made flying structure. It’s about the size of a grain of sand. Microflier next to a lady bug Credit: Northwestern Universiy The microflier consists of two components. At the center is a miniaturized electronic system with a coil antenna and UV sensors. The exterior wings…

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Make Mine Bioresorbable – The Health Care Blog

By KIM BELLARD I learned a new word this week: bioresorbable. It means pretty much what you might infer — materials that can be broken down and absorbed into the body, i.e., biodegradable. It is not, as it turns out, a new concept for health care – physicians have been using bioresorbable stitches and even stents for several years. But there are some new developments that further illustrate…