Artificial Cells Could Power Medical Implants

Yale University researchers have designed artificial cells that could one day supply power to minute medical implants, which are currently battery-operated.  These artificial cells mimic natural ones, but are far more powerful and efficient - though researchers have yet...

Dr. Death receives jail sentence

"A French court on Monday sentenced a cosmetic surgeon to four years in prison for mutilating and endangering the lives of dozens of his patients.  Michel Maure, who claimed to be one of the world's best plastic surgeons, was arrested in Spain last month after going...

Stryker Hip Implant Injury - FDA Warning

"The FDA is cracking down on a manufacturer of hip implants and hip and joint replacement parts. The FDA recently sent Stryker Corporation a six-page letter detailing the problems with the company's manufacturing process and other issues that need to be corrected immediately....

Chip Implants Linked to Tumors

"When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved implanting microchips in humans, the manufacturer said it would save lives, letting doctors scan the tiny transponders to access patients' medical records almost instantly. The FDA found "reasonable assurance" the device...

Life imitates art and creeps me out

In 1997, my artist friend Eduardo Kac, had a "pet locator" chip implanted in his leg. He produced a performance art piece which showed him being tracked by the chip and also showed the surgery that it took to implant the chip. Eduardo wanted people to stop and think about the...