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S. Korean Researchers Develop World’s First Biodegradable Stent

DAEJEON, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean research team has developed a new biodegradable stent that naturally dissolves within the human body. It is composed of a unique material which became the world’s first to pass a pre-clinical trial. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials in Daejeon announced on Tuesday that its [...]

Korean Researchers Turn to 3D Printing for Ear Reconstruction Surgery

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) and Chungnam National University Hospital announced yesterday that they are teaming up to conduct a number of research and development projects, including a 3D printing-based ear reconstruction procedure. The announcement came yesterday after officials from both parties signed a memorandum of understanding [...]