https://www.cbsnews.com/ Global Innovations Health From CBSNews.com Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:40 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tiny-implantable-device-helps-with-glaucoma/ The smallest implantable device the FDA has ever approved for the human body is helping patients with glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness. CNET.com's Kara Tsuboi reports. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:03:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/29/c6e9e45f-f29d-4937-ae3d-0520a2ade21f/thumbnail/60x60/4f5f44d29c6ab341410276f111910d7a/np-0113-glaucomastent-330572-640x360.jpg f59c9556-9922-4122-ab73-bcb99404ac87 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/exoskeleton-robotics-help-a-young-stroke-survivor-get-back-on-his-feet/ CBS News follows up with a former marathoner who is now using two exoskeleton robotic devices to help him regain his mobility and even run again someday soon. Heba Kanso reports. 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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:28:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/27/4f3abfbf-28cc-46ab-8643-e3ed98028db6/thumbnail/60x60/7ef16b529f740474dc9ba5019dfe7a25/toronto-3d-skin-printing-final-11-12-14-307932-640x360.jpg b11070e0-7f58-475a-ae95-99de3842cd87 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/glaucoma-managed-with-new-barely-visible-istent-device/ The iStent is barely visible to the naked eye but it's helping patients with this common disease save their vision Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:11:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/01/13/ed1d7aa4-3d3a-4ea0-9287-c8db3e0fea88/thumbnail/60x60/68cb680cf2d5ebada86cf6abcce6a53d/np0113glaucomastent330572640x360.jpg 5e532d86-41f2-42b8-9667-fd14676221af https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robotics-help-marathon-runner-get-back-on-his-feet/ Young athlete who suffered a stroke is now using exoskeleton robotics to regain his mobility and strength Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:00:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/11/04/95be1347-4b22-4c26-babf-0f53e4ecc662/thumbnail/60x60/00e14eeb3705fc2f724d701fd89fbe08/bradekso2.jpg 2c1084b7-1fe8-41d2-bd8e-74c224f93a44 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tavr-non-invasive-alternative-to-heart-surgery-can-save-lives/ The success of a new procedure called TAVR is exceeding expectations and could offer hope to patients too sick for traditional surgery Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/11/09/62ca58c1-b068-4d03-86af-6c6fb201567d/thumbnail/60x60/aaa2a863418c6a1bb079655e6ab2b5ee/screen-shot-2014-11-06-at-10-13-17-am.png 4ffb5470-5118-4e7a-b069-f639c6c9e110 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-3d-printing-could-revolutionize-burn-treatment/ A team in Toronto has developed a method for making functional human skin on demand Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:01:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/11/10/82213f2c-a7f8-4e3f-8241-ce8b6042ca62/thumbnail/60x60/848820d71c8c41e09285261fe0d5ea0d/final-2-still002.jpg b48e2eb7-d4af-4b88-b552-2253c8a9e5be https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/3d-printing-and-the-future-of-burn-treatment/ A team in Toronto has developed a method for making functional human skin on demand Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:50:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/11/12/ec6f287e-810d-4207-aed8-7aa6f32e4941/thumbnail/60x60/62ff1261f35c0f841c5c9f4d3688c899/final-2-still001.jpg 3ae8d565-dc13-4e1c-8e1d-d04bc38cda4a