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Injectable biomaterial promotes complete wound healing
During lab tests, the material encouraged complete wound closure in just 72 hours, thereby paving the way for a new approach for minimally invasive soft tissue repair.
New light-controlled microgripper delivers both accuracy and force
By combining the precision of light-based tools with the gripping strength of mechanical devices, the gripper promises to improve the ease with which researchers can manipulate and assemble objects at the microscale.
New diagnostic brush test delivers oral cancer results in one hour
The test was designed with the promise of revolutionizing oral cancer detection and preventing roughly 90% of unnecessary harmful scalpel biopsy procedures.
Smart shape-shifting microneedles designed by AI target diabetic wound repair
The AI-guided microneedle patch actively changes shape at normal body temperature (typically, 97° F to 99° F) to encourage wounds to close while also delivering regenerative therapy and antibacterial protection all at once.
Smart wound zipper conforms to irregular skin injuries, boosts healing in rats
Using programmable force, the MSWZ can reportedly be personalized via mobile application, thereby enhancing patient comfort.
Why wearable health sensors struggle in real-world use
Wearable sensors calibrated in labs often fail during daily use, highlighting need for improved reliability, signal processing and long-term monitoring.
Zaber’s new DMA OEM objective focus stage: Affordable nanometer-level precision
This high-performance linear motor solution delivers piezo-level precision — 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves.
Smart coaster helps hospital staff keep track of patient hydration
To address the concerns surrounding dehydration among hospital patients – specifically senior and dementia patients – a coaster-like device was developed.
Injectable hydrogel eases osteoarthritis pain, restores cartilage
The team suggests that the lacosamide functions as a dual-purpose treatment that simultaneously alleviated joint pain and reversed cartilage damage in osteoarthritis — particularly when a specialized hydrogel is used to deliver the drug directly into the joint.
New brain sensor detects infections earlier through continuous monitoring
To improve patient outcomes and potentially cut costs, researchers developed a system for continuously monitoring brain fluid for early signs of infection and reduced flow.
New lightweight polymer from Waterloo blocks X-rays without heavy metals
The new material offers comparable radiation shielding performance while weighing 90% less than traditional lead-based protective garments.
Living bandage expedites healing for a wide range of wounds
The team developed the patch because conventional delivery approaches tend to be limited by rapid degradation and poor retention at the wound site.
Researchers turn jackfruit latex into potential therapy for severe gum disease
To treat this chronic inflammatory disease, which leads to the eventual destruction of the tissues that support teeth, thereby resulting in bone resorption and loss of attachment, the team concentrated on natural, bioactive biomaterials.
Managing uncertainty: How AI-powered medical devices keep errors in check
AI diagnostic systems output probabilities, requiring calibrated confidence scores so clinicians can judge reliability and distinguish high-confidence from uncertain predictions.
Next-gen 3D-printed bone implants mimic nature’s design
Using hydroxyapatite, which is the same compound that creates the mineral structure of natural bone, the team built bone-like scaffolds that support the body’s own capacity for tissue regeneration.
Designing medical devices that stay reliable — even when connectivity drops
Medical device architectures are being designed to operate without reliable network connectivity. In clinical and field settings, dependence on continuous cloud access can delay diagnostics or interrupt monitoring, particularly in time-sensitive applications.
“Click-clotting” halts bleeding in seconds and could reshape emergency care
The new approach, dubbed "click clotting," unites red blood cell surface proteins via a chemical reaction, thus producing a biocompatible clot that is reportedly 13 times more fracture resistant and four times more adhesive than natural blood clots.
Engineers create cooling system to preserve donor lungs
The new thoracic organ-recovery cooler reportedly controls temperature, pressure and humidity within a sealed, sterile environment. This design reportedly better preserves organs.
Bioengineered chewing gum targets cancer-linked oral microbes without harming beneficial bacteria
Researchers observed levels of three microbes associated with cancer — including human papilloma virus, or HPV, and two species of bacteria, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) — in oral samples taken from HNSCC patients.
Smart pillow cover alerts deaf users to nighttime alarms
The device — which was developed with members of the deaf community — features smart textile technology, which replaces bulky gadgets that are typically kept under pillows that the users say are uncomfortable.