A Bioartificial Pancreas Could Substantially Enhance Type-1 Diabetes Treatment
An illustration of a convection-enhanced encapsulation device. Randal McKenzie With over 40 million people worldwide suffering the effects of type 1 diabetes, new efficient treatments are constantly in high demand. One technology that has great potential is the microencapsulation device (MED), which houses insulin-secreting cells in a protective compartment protecting them from the body's autoimmune response.
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