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Briefs: Medical
Biodegradable Implant Could Help Doctors Monitor Brain Chemistry

A wireless, biodegradable sensor could offer doctors a way to monitor changes in brain chemistry without requiring a second operation to remove the implant, according to an...

Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensor Measures Pressure in Digestive Tract

As food moves through the digestive tract, contracting muscles along the tract keep things flowing smoothly. Loss of this motility can lead to acid reflux, failure of food to move out of the...

Briefs: AR/AI
Implant Offers Promise for the Paralyzed
A system enables patients with a complete spinal cord injury to stand, walk, and more.
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.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Single-Use Sensor Strips Detect Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
A single-use sensor strip can be used with a circuit board.
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.
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New Technology Offers Better Diagnosis of Dizziness
The vibrating device uses bone-conducted sounds to achieve better results.
R&D: Wearables
Needle-Free Device Collects Blood Samples
A new technology offers a needle-free, painless and easy-to-use method for collecting blood samples.
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.
R&D: Materials
Robotic Hand Has Gecko-Inspired Grip
A new robotic hand grasps a wide variety of items, including raw eggs.
Briefs: Medical
Silicone Nanochip Can Reprogram Biological Tissue in Living Body
The noninvasive nanochip applies a harmless electric spark to deliver specific genes in a fraction of a second.
Global Innovations: Wearables
Technology Enables Needle-Free Glucose Monitoring
A needle-free technology allows people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels without having to stick a needle into their fingertips.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Smartphone Platform Gives Early Warning for Cancer
A new platform provides visual detection analysis for lung cancer and ketosis/diabetes via different testing probes.
Briefs: Medical
Novel Algorithm on Wearable Devices Can Detect Irregular Heartbeat, May Prompt Early Care
The algorithm was able to accurately detect irregular heart rhythms, indicating possible atrial fibrillation.
Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Quantum Brain Sensors Could Spot Dementia
Quantum sensors for the brain may soon identify brain diseases like dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s.
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Low-Cost Ventilator Set to Help People in Low-Income Countries
The ventilators are simpler and cheaper to make than those currently available.
R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Wearable Head Scanner Allows Mobility During Brain Scans
Researchers have proposed a solution to both clearly visualize and accurately assess the brain via photoacoustic imaging.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Noninvasive Test Detects Cancer Cells
A diagnostic nanoparticle can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins.
Global Innovations: Imaging
New Sensor Enables Precise, Sensitive Brain Imaging Tool
A supersensitive magnetometer detects and records brain electrical activity.
R&D: Energy
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.
Global Innovations: Materials
Increasing the Lifespan and Stability of Human Implantable Medical Devices
A coating minimizes tissue damage by reducing friction.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Licking a Tootsie Roll® Sensor to Monitor Health
The candy was used as an electrode to detect salt and electrolyte levels in saliva.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Turns Intentions into Actions
The system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis.
Features: Imaging
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.
Applications: Software
Additive Manufacturing Offers New Hope for Treating Women’s Pelvic Floor Disorders
Cosm’s work shines a light on a common, growing, under-served, and global women’s health issue.
R&D: Energy
Self-Powered Diaper Sensors Monitor Urine Sugar Levels
The proposed system will help prevent the onset of diabetes.
Briefs: Medical
Robotic Neck Brace Can Help Analyze the Impact of Cancer Treatment
The device could help guide recovery after treatment for head and neck cancer.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
First Steerable Catheter Developed for Brain Surgery
The device was inspired by nature, specifically insect legs and flagella.
Briefs: Medical
Artificial Intelligence Tech Set to Transform Heart Imaging
AI enables examination of hearts for scar tissue, eliminating the need for contrast injections.

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