How tiny corkscrew robots could save lives by breaking up blood clots
An invention by scientists in the Netherlands aims to break up blood clots without surgery or drugs. Blood clots are a serious health problem that can cause strokes, heart attacks and even death. Some blood clots can be removed by doctors using a flexible tool that goes inside the affected vein or artery, but others are too hard to reach. What if there was a way to break up those clots without surgery or drugs? CLICK TO GET KURT'S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO'S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Scientists have created tiny robots that can swim through your blood vessels and drill into the clots.
Dec-29-2023, 15:00:32 GMT
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