Keyword: Medical, health, and wellness

Stories

R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Low-Cost, 3D Printed Device May Broaden Ultrasound Use
Researchers have developed a low-cost, highly precise focused ultrasound (FUS) device that can be used on small animal models in preclinical research.
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R&D: Nanotechnology
DNA Nanotechnology Tools Help Develop New Therapies
A suite of diverse, multifunctional DNA nanotechnological tools offers unique capabilities.
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Features: Semiconductors & ICs
Assistive Audio Signal Stimulation Offers Relief for Parkinson’s Patients
Early indicators suggest that there are significant mood improvements that assist in the quality of life for the patients testing the devices.
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Features: Test & Measurement
Developing an Analog Front-End for an Electrocardiogram Monitor
The SLG47004 can be used as a cost-effective integrated solution for the analog front-end of an ECG monitor.
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Technology Leaders: Medical
The Journey Toward Intelligent Catheters
The need for innovations like multi-filar cables and multi-channel transmission cables has become more important than ever.
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Features: Test & Measurement
Device Development Excels in Rapid Development Centers
Learn how a dedicated team of experts at a rapid development center (RDC) can improve the design process.
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R&D: Electronics & Computers
Single-Use Sensor Strips Detect Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
A single-use sensor strip can be used with a circuit board.
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R&D: Wearables
Patch Delivers Insulin in Cheeks
A polymer fiber mat is activated by heat to release drugs.
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R&D: Medical
AI Platform for Mammography Aids Decision-Making

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform analyzes potentially cancerous lesions in mammography scans to determine whether a patient should receive an invasive biopsy. But unlike its many...

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R&D: Wearables
Smart Facemask Sends Alerts
A new mask sends an alert to the wearer via their smartphone when the recommended healthy CO2 limits inside the facemask are exceeded.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
COVID Breathalyzer Allows Mass Screenings in Public
A prototype “breathalyzer” accurately diagnoses COVID-19, even in asymptomatic individuals, in less than 5 minutes.
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Briefs: Wearables
New Software May Help Neurology Patients Capture Clinical Data with Their Own Smartphones
The software accurately detects movements performed during motor function assessments.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Custom Finger Clip Offers New Way to Measure Blood Pressure, Other Vitals
The novel device uses two photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors.
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Briefs: Medical
Researchers Pilot ‘Itty Bitty’ Device for Earlier Ovarian Cancer Detection
The endoscope fits inside a fallopian tube and sees below the surface with high resolution.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New Technology Offers Better Diagnosis of Dizziness
The vibrating device uses bone-conducted sounds to achieve better results.
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Briefs: Medical
Researchers Develop Soft, Stretchable Thermometer
The self-powered sensor can be integrated into soft robots or smart clothing.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
3D Robotic Spine ‘Twin’ Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
The twins enable comparison of the effects of different surgical interventions in a patient-specific manner.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Sustainable Silk Material Ideal for Wearable and Implantable Applications
The material is optically transparent and easily manipulated.
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Global Innovations: Green Design & Manufacturing
COVID-19: Scientists Develop Method to Disinfect PPE for Safe Reuse
A team has successfully developed a method for disinfecting PPE so it can be reused or safely recycled.
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Features: Packaging & Sterilization
Single-Use Systems: The Future of Biopharmaceutical Processing
See how components suppliers can help therapeutic manufacturers choose the right material for the right application.
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Technology Leaders: Materials
First, Do No Harm: Changing Strategies to Prove Your Medical Device Is Safe
Modern evaluation of biocompatibility uses a risk-based approach.
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Applications: Wearables
Neural Processing Unit Enables Human-Like Cognition for Enhanced Patient Care
A preconfigured starter saves time when you develop a medical vision system.
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
2022 Technology Trends: Digital Health Marks the Future of Medical Development
Going into 2022, remote monitoring, wearables, sensors, and other "mHealth" products are taking center stage.
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R&D: Nanotechnology
Needle-Free Device Collects Blood Samples
A new technology offers a needle-free, painless and easy-to-use method for collecting blood samples.
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R&D: Medical
Machine Learning Advances Personalized Medicine
The research tackles long-unsolvable problems in biological systems at the cellular level.
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R&D: Medical
Skin Sensors Monitor Health
Skin-sensing wearables coat copper nanowires with graphene oxide.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D Printed Lightweight Knee Brace
Researchers have developed a lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems.
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R&D: Materials
Bioactive Coatings Improve Orthopedic Implants
Researchers are working on a coating that mimics bone tissue.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Robotic Hand Has Gecko-Inspired Grip
A new robotic hand grasps a wide variety of items, including raw eggs.
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Top Stories

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INSIDER: Materials

3D Printed Hydrogel Dressings Speed and Improve Healing

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INSIDER: Electronics & Computers

Soft, Ultrathin Photonic Material Cools Wearable Electronic Devices

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INSIDER: Medical

Breaking Barriers in Drug Delivery with Better Lipid Nanoparticles

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Quiz: Wearables

Medical Technology on the PGA Tour

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INSIDER: Connectivity

Wearable Ultrasound Patch Goes Completely Cable-Free

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Features: Materials

Hydrogels as a Drug-Delivery Medium

Ask the Expert

Ralph Bright on the Power of Power Cords
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Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.

Webcasts

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Webinars: Medical

Scan-Based and Project Design for Medical

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Podcasts: Medical

Here's an Idea: Medtech’s New Normal

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Podcasts: Medical

Here's an Idea: A Plant-Based Gel That Saves Lives

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Webinars: Electronics & Computers

Adaptable Healthcare Solutions Designed for Safety and Security

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Podcasts: AR/AI

Here's an Idea: AI in MedTech

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Webinars: Wearables

5 Ways to Test Wearable Devices

Inside Story

Rapid Precision Prototyping Program Speeds Medtech Product Development

Rapid prototyping technologies play an important role in supporting new product development (NPD) by companies that are working to bring novel and innovative products to market. But in advanced industries where products often make use of multiple technologies, and where meeting a part’s exacting tolerances is essential, speed without precision is rarely enough. In such advanced manufacturing—including the medical device and surgical robotics industries — the ability to produce high-precision prototypes early in the development cycle can be critical for meeting design expectations and bringing finished products to market efficiently.