Robot to remove cancer father's prostate in world-first surgery | UPDATED: 12:30 GMT, 23 March 2012 Stuart Ellis, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, says he feels privileged to be the first to undergo the robotic surgery A father-of-two is having pioneering Japanese ‘robot’ surgery in a bid to cure his prostate cancer.
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Vaccine that could spare millions the misery and indignity of the winter vomiting bug could be available in just four years
Vaccine that could spare millions the misery and indignity of the winter vomiting bug could be available in just four years [headerlinks] A vaccine that could spare millions the misery and indignity of the winter vomiting bug could be available in just four years.
Chip could end daily jabs for osteoporosis
Chip that could end daily jabs for osteoporosis: Implant no bigger than memory stick delivers drug doses directly into blood Scientists have invented an electronic chip that could put an end to painful daily injections for osteoporosis sufferers.
Needle phobia? Implant no bigger than a memory stick delivers drug doses directly into the blood without need for injections
Needle phobia Implant no bigger than a memory stick delivers drug doses directly into the blood without need for injections A wireless-operated microchip that delivers drugs to the bloodstream has been successfully tested on patients for the first time.