Nanoparticle Technology Helps Treat Hearing Loss

Aside from often ineffective steroids, there are currently no drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hearing loss, and getting the medications into the inner ear, where hearing loss occurs, is a major hurdle. However, the University of Cincinnati’s Daniel Sun, MD, is researching the potential of using of magnetic nanoparticles as a delivery system for drugs to reach the inner ear and treat hearing loss. Read on to learn more.

Implant Powers Healing after Spinal Cord Injury

A research team has developed a new implant that conveys electrical signals and may have the potential to encourage nerve cell repair after spinal cord injury. Read on to learn more.

High-Efficiency Power Converter

A new electrical power converter design achieves a much higher efficiency at lower cost and maintenance than before. The direct current voltage boost converter is poised to be a significant contribution to the further development of improved electric and electronic components for healthcare devices.

Patch Uses Body Motion for Disc Herniation

The tension-activated repair patches (TARPs) provide controlled release of an anti-inflammatory molecule called anakinra from microcapsules over time, which helped discs in a large animal model regain the tension they need to reverse herniation and prevent further degeneration.

Novel Microneedle Array Enables Breakthrough Treatment

A research team has designed a new microneedle patch to offer a highly effective nonantibiotic approach for the treatment of skin infection.

Bioprinted Patches for Heart Repair

A new technology that uses bioprinted patches to repair damaged heart tissue has been proven to be safe and cost-effective for patients.

Wearable Technology: DOD Investing in Powerful AI Algorithm That Could Rapidly Predict Disease

The Defense Department is looking to expand the use of its wearable technology to other infectious disease detection in service members, which leaders say will aid in readiness.

Silk Confirmed as Promising Material for Repair of Injured Nerves

A research team has used silk as a promising material for repairing severed nerves. In their experiments with silk from silkworms and spiders, the scientists also gained new...

Low-Cost, Customized Prosthesis Using 3D Printing

A novel 3D printed prosthetic arm is more comfortable, flexible, and cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.

Superior Bio-Ink for 3D Printing Pioneered

A “bio-ink” for 3D printed materials could serve as scaffolds for growing human tissues.

Innovative Software Tools Measure Behavioral Alertness

For astronauts working aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in low-Earth orbit, getting adequate sleep is a challenge. For one, there’s that demanding and often unpredictable...