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I hate articles like these in "regular" newspapers as opposed to specialized journals. My mom lost her sight and, to this day, asks me about updates for an ele

I hate articles like these in "regular" newspapers as opposed to specialized journals. My mom lost her sight and, to this day, asks me about updates for an electronic eye she once read about. The product existed, yes, but the company abandoned it [1] before it could be even remotely affordable and left existing patients one software bug away from the dark. Still, having no other hope other than a bionic eye, my mom regularly keeps asking me for news. I also know someone living with Parkinson and I pray they don't see this article - the last they need is an article promising that someone, somewhere has "cured Parkinson" but with a procedure they may never get because it's not available in their country, it's too expensive, and/or they may not qualify for it. In my opinion "there's no cure" is easier to live with than "there is a cure, but you can't have it". [1] https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete

Tade0 2y ago
One time I was really hyped about so-called "molecular surgery"[0] - a technique which promised forming cartilage tissue - so the septum, tendons or even the cornea - with little effort and, crucially, no heating. The research looked as it was in an advanced stage with demonstrations on live specimens and whatnot. Never heard about it again. [0] https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/molecular-surgery-gives-pain-free-operations https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/molecular-surgery-gives-pa...
aksss 2y ago
At same time, this has real effects, so I wouldn't be so dismissive of it. I actually know a parent of a friend who had the whole "deep brain, computer in chest, app to adjust it" set up installed somewhat recently (not sure if exactly the same as article), and it's a game changer for her. I mean the difference is huge, and quite striking that it can be activated/deactivated at will and the effect so dramatic.

Tade0 2y ago

One time I was really hyped about so-called "molecular surgery"[0] - a technique which promised forming cartilage tissue - so the septum, tendons or even the cornea - with little effort and, crucially, no heating. The research looked as it was in an advanced stage with demonstrations on live specimens and whatnot. Never heard about it again. [0] https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/molecular-surgery-gives-pain-free-operations https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/molecular-surgery-gives-pa...

aksss 2y ago

At same time, this has real effects, so I wouldn't be so dismissive of it. I actually know a parent of a friend who had the whole "deep brain, computer in chest, app to adjust it" set up installed somewhat recently (not sure if exactly the same as article), and it's a game changer for her. I mean the difference is huge, and quite striking that it can be activated/deactivated at will and the effect so dramatic.