Articles for tag: biocompatible technology, light-activated device, medical innovation, pacemaker, pediatric heart care

Cardiovascular system Pacemaker

World’s Smallest Light-Powered Pacemaker: A Heartbeat Away from Revolutionizing Medicine

The world of medical technology has witnessed a groundbreaking innovation with the development of the smallest pacemaker ever created. Designed by engineers at Northwestern University, this rice-sized device is activated by light and dissolves naturally after use. It promises to revolutionize temporary health care, particularly for newborns with congenital heart defects. How It Works: Light-Activated ...