Kidney dialysis is as debilitating as it is lifesaving. A machine in a cold room takes over a function the body can no longer perform – namely, filtering every ounce of blood to remove waste. Charles ...

If you've ever known someone who has had to be on dialysis, you know that the quality of life for dialysis patients is not great. First of all, there is a pill burden. "My patients need to eat 20 to ...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Victor Gura, MD, Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of Wearable Artificial Organs Inc., announced today that the US Patent Office has granted approval of ...

He invented the Segway Human Transporter, a high-tech scooter. The scooter relies on sensors, sold-state gyroscopes and software to produce a balanced ride even over rough terrain. Kamen's other ...