Hackaday reports on a new approach to pacemakers that could eliminate the need for battery replacement surgeries. Traditional pacemakers require periodic battery changes, but researchers are developing patch-based alternatives—thin, adhesive cardiac devices that sidestep the implantation-and-replacement cycle. If successful, these could mean fewer surgical interventions and simpler maintenance for patients who depend on these life-critical devices.

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