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Simple mouth rinse helps detect signals of stomach and colorectal cancer
The team has determined that analyzing the composition of oral microbes could reveal symptoms linked to both gastric and colorectal cancer, thus leading to the creation of new, less invasive tests to screen for such cancers.
Exhaled breath sensor could detect SARS-CoV-2 in minutes
Operating much like a breathalyzer, the new noninvasive test offers results almost immediately.
Foldable implant could enable long-term health monitoring under the skin
With its accordion-like design, MiFi is composed of flexible polyimide materials that make it possible for the implant to fold itself into a significantly smaller form for insertion into the body.
Wearable patch could detect overdose, then deliver lifesaving medication
The wearable microneedle patch, dubbed the iNal patch, can detect fentanyl in the body and automatically deliver naloxone when it senses the drug.
Plasma-powered hydrogel technology could expedite burn recovery
The medical engineering technology promises to improve recovery outcomes for burn patients while also overcoming common limitations among current wound dressings, including maintaining long-term adhesion with soft, tissue-like materials without incurring damage while also withstanding moisture and movement.
New plant-based wound dressing blocks infection before it develops
The dressing intervenes before the biofilm grows — when treatment is most effective — quickly releasing the antibiotic and reaching effective concentrations within four hours, thus reducing biofilm creation by more than 90%.
New automated gene sequencing system expedites disease detection and tracking
The new process, called Pathogen2Read, streamlines genetic sequencing, enabling smaller labs to contribute more easily to U.S. FDA and the CDC outbreak-monitoring networks and expediting responses to foodborne illness outbreaks
New wearable sensor warns users of environmental hazards
The wearable patch, which features miniature sensors, can detect environmental hazards like dangerous gases or heavy metals present in water.
How smart interfaces and connectivity are powering telehealth-ready medical devices
Healthcare providers are able to monitor physiological data continuously while patients remain at home or go about their normal daily routines, extending care beyond the limited snapshots collected during in-person clinical visits.
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.