‘World’s smallest pacemaker’ is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it’s no longer needed

‘World’s smallest pacemaker’ is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it’s no longer needed

The world’s tiniest pacemaker — smaller than a grain of rice — could help save babies born with heart defects, say scientists. The miniature device can be inserted with a syringe and dissolves after it’s no longer needed. Although it can work with hearts of all sizes, the engineers who created it at Northwestern University … Read more

I had a fake heart implanted into my hand — extreme body modification is my passion

I had a fake heart implanted into my hand — extreme body modification is my passion

The way to her heart is through her hand. A woman from suburban Houston had a silicone heart embedded in her left hand to add to her unique look. Orylan, 24, had already had her tongue split, her eyes tattooed and most of her skin inked when she made the spontaneous decision to get the … Read more