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Promising Brain Biosensor Monitors Health

Scientists have successfully tested in the lab a tiny biosensor they developed that can detect biomarkers tied to traumatic brain injuries. Researchers say their waterproof biosensor includes an...

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...

Product of the Month

3D Printable Biomaterials Evonik, Darmstadt, Germany, is expanding its portfolio of 3D printable biomaterials for medical technology. VESTAKEEP® iC4800 3DF is a new osteoconductive PEEK filament that improves fusion...

Implant Offers Promise for the Paralyzed

A system enables patients with a complete spinal cord injury to stand, walk, and more.

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.

DNA Nanotechnology Tools Help Develop New Therapies

A suite of diverse, multifunctional DNA nanotechnological tools offers unique capabilities.

Sports History

It’s March Madness! But what medical device helped a special group of WWII veterans enjoy playing basketball in 1945 and then helped the game become one of the first Paralympic sports?

How a Brain-Computer Interface Works

Marcus Gerhardt and his company at Blackrock Neurotech are creating a brain-computer interface that restores senses for paralyzed patients.

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.

Patch Delivers Insulin in Cheeks

A polymer fiber mat is activated by heat to release drugs.

Sustainable Silk Material Ideal for Wearable and Implantable Applications

The material is optically transparent and easily manipulated.

Novel Nanoparticle SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Elicits More Potent Protection

The first generation of COVID-19 vaccines have been highly effective, but also have limitations: their efficacy can wane without a booster shot, and they may be less...

Single-Use Systems: The Future of Biopharmaceutical Processing

See how components suppliers can help therapeutic manufacturers choose the right material for the right application.

3D Printed Lightweight Knee Brace

Researchers have developed a lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems.

Bioactive Coatings Improve Orthopedic Implants

Researchers are working on a coating that mimics bone tissue.

Needle-Free Device Collects Blood Samples

A new technology offers a needle-free, painless and easy-to-use method for collecting blood samples.

Biosensors Measure Toxic Drugs in Cancer, Arthritis, and Organ Transplant Patients

Designer biosensors ‘switch on’ color or electrical responses to drugs.

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.

Inside the OEM: Medtronic

The company’s key markets include cardiovascular, medical-surgical, neuroscience, and diabetes.

Pulse Plasma Nitriding Provides Unique Surface Treatment of Implantable Metals

Plasma nitriding has a broad appeal to surface treat many metallic materials used in medical applications, including titanium alloys

Miniature Optical Fiber Treatment Device Offers More Effective Cancer Immunotherapy

The device infuses antibodies through the miniature fiber to the tumor to activate T cells around tumor cells.

‘Healthy’ Electric Current Produced Inside Human Body

New nanotechnology has many potential applications, including harvesting clean energy to operate devices implanted in the body through the body’s natural movements.

Quantum Brain Sensors Could Spot Dementia

Quantum sensors for the brain may soon identify brain diseases like dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s.

Winter 2021 Resource Guide

In our winter edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.

Microneedles

Microneedles offer an intriguing alternative to the drug-delivery devices we know and don't love.

Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing

Light-based methods open many opportunities for medical applications.

Optical Cochlear Implants Offer Better Hearing

The team designed an implant with LED emitters.

Health & Wellbeing

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a balance of what four things was essential to good health in Colonial America?