Nature-Inspired Coatings Could Power Tiny Labs

The new coatings were inspired by the natural world.

New Sensor Enables Precise, Sensitive Brain Imaging Tool

A supersensitive magnetometer detects and records brain electrical activity.

New Requirements for Medical Device Cleaning Validations: An Overview of ST98

As medical devices become more advanced and innovative, so do the regulations that surround them.

Wearable Sensors Measure Body Position

Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fiber.

Monitoring Glucose Levels, No Needles Required

The wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype is the first of its kind.

Integrated Rupture Disk Assemblies for Medical OEM Equipment

Medical OEMs are increasingly turning to integrated rupture disk assemblies with all components combined by the manufacturer.

Creating Robust Reprocessing Instructions for Reusable Device IFUs

Developing IFUs for reusable devices presents a unique challenge that requires focused attention to ensure patient safety: the reprocessing method.

Biomedical Balloons: Understanding Their Physical and Mechanical Properties

Learn about the different material options for balloon catheters.

Antimicrobial Coating for Orthopedic Implants Prevents Dangerous Infections

The coating is customizable to individuals and requires less than 10 minutes to prepare and use.

Suppliers Keep Pace with Changing Dialysis Needs and Fast-Moving Regulatory Environment

With longer lifespans and aging populations worldwide, the need for and importance of dialysis technology will only grow.

2021 Create the Future Design Contest: Medical Category Winner — Halo Speculum

A win for women.

Micron-Sized Lab-on-a-Chip Devices

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to create microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices with channels and valves smaller than ever before.

JILA Comb Breathalyzer Now More Sensitive to Disease Biomarkers

The sensitivity of the decade-old frequency comb breathalyzer now detects four additional biomarkers.

New Isolated Power Supply Chip Design Improves Efficiency

The new design improves the conversion efficiency and power density of the chip.

Microneedle Patch Delivers COVID-19 DNA Vaccine

The patch can be stored for 30 days at room temperature.

Smart Fabric Stiffens on Demand

A new type of chain mail fabric is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand.

Next-Generation Camera Better Locates Tumors

The system both pinpoints the exact location of a tumor and measures its depth.

Liquid Metal Coating Creates Antimicrobial Fabric

A team used liquid gallium to test an antiviral and antimicrobial on a range of fabrics, including facemasks.

Low-Power Electrical Stimulation Could Aid Stroke Rehabilitation

A team used liquid gallium to test an antiviral and antimicrobial on a range of fabrics, including facemasks.

Increasing the Lifespan and Stability of Human Implantable Medical Devices

A coating minimizes tissue damage by reducing friction.

3D Printable Polymer Nanocomposite Ink

The 3D printable nanocomposite polymeric ink uses carbon nanotubes.

Woven Nanotube Fibers Turn Heat into Power

Flexible thermoelectric generators could be a useful way to make carbon "green."

Licking a Tootsie Roll® Sensor to Monitor Health

The candy was used as an electrode to detect salt and electrolyte levels in saliva.

Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Turns Intentions into Actions

The system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis.

FDA’s Modernization Plans Gain Momentum in Expediting Healthcare Innovation

The FDA will focus on data management and digitizing healthcare.

Turning Pollen into 3D Printing Ink for Biomedical Applications

The ink could be used to make parts for tissue engineering, toxicity testing, and drug delivery.

Technology Responds Swiftly to Worldwide Pandemics

The products that help stop the spread of communicable diseases range from simple to sophisticated.

The Advancement of Minimally Invasive Device Design

Despite the growth in MIS advancements over the last two decades, these techniques are still in their adolescence. There is much room for growth.

Hydrocolloid Innovation: Past, Present & Future

Learn the history of this game-changing medical material and the latest hydrocolloid developments and applications.