HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A device that reduces cancer hospitalizations by 50%
Leuko Labs, a spin-off of MIT, developed the technology as an alternative for current methods that rely on drawing blood to monitor white blood cell counts.
Array-based solution for extended blood type research and safer transfusions
A new throughput solution and attendant software are engineered to bolster precise blood genotyping in clinical research.
New ingestible smart pill offers real-time gut health monitoring
According to the researchers, the system enables users to monitor their gastrointestinal (GI) tract health at home via their smartphones.
Revolutionize sample preparation for biological samples
Utilizing short-time centrifugation for solid-phase extraction, an entire sample treatment process can be completed within 10 minutes.
Robotics: The next evolution in the operating room
Drive systems and high-speed DC-micromotors from FAULHABER are enabling safe and precise robotic-assisted surgeries.
Wearable robot promises to reduce shoulder strain during industrial tasks
The wearable robot, which is worn like a shirt and features a portable power unit, assists only when needed and turns off when not in use, thereby reducing the effort required by the wearer to lower their arms.
Sticky fruit strips promise to improve the quality of dental X-rays
The team reported that the radiographers took high-quality X-rays in 75% of the cases where patients used a sticky fruit strip as an adhesive to correctly place the tongue during imaging.
Team develops sweat-based health monitoring device
The team developed a new device that, unlike other similar devices, does not require physical activity to encourage sweating but instead delivers drugs through the skin to stimulate sweat glands.
Sniffing out traumatic brain injury on the battle and football fields
The AMMO testing kit features six sealed vials that are designed to release odors including fruity and spicy aromas.
Copper-treated stainless steel promises to kill bacteria without antibiotics or chemicals
The new method relies on the natural antibacterial properties of copper in combination with small needle-like structures etched on the surface of stainless steel and designed to kill harmful bacteria including E. coli and Staphylococcus.
Spider silk-inspired sensors imperceptible to the wearer
Inspired by the web structures created by spiders using minimal material, the fibers used to construct these sensors are roughly 50 times thinner than human hair.
Qosina introduces new iDOT single-use sensor bag ports from Polestar Technologies
The gamma-stable bag ports offer non-invasive monitoring and come pre-calibrated for plug-and-play use.
UST strengthens its position in life sciences and SAP practices
The acquisition of Endeavor Consulting Group represents a significant step forward for the company as it advances its digital transformation capabilities in the life sciences sector.
Soft robot implants bend, expand, twist to deliver meds in the body
The researchers noted that the soft robots can perform various well-controlled movements — such as bending, expanding and twisting — inside biological environments.
MIT engineers develop adhesive anti-fibrotic hydrogel
The adhesive anti-fibrotic hydrogel protects such devices by preventing the immune system from recognizing and subsequently attacking it and avoiding fibrosis.
Team develops new battery-free lactic acid sensor
In the lab, the sensor successfully detected lactic acid — a by-product produced by the body when it metabolizes carbohydrates or glucose for fuel, for instance, during exercise.
New robotic pump guides food through the esophagus
The soft-robotic device is powered by magnets that are controlled by a wearable external actuator and can assist patients who suffer from blockages caused by tumors or those who require stents.
Team develops wireless health monitoring electronic suture system
The team describes the electronic suture system as an implantable electronic device that resembles a common medical suture but that functions as a wireless strain sensor.
AI device monitors household appliances to ensure safety of elderly, vulnerable residents
The team employed machine learning to determine what time these household appliances are typically used and to identify anomalies that might suggest the elderly or vulnerable person living there alone needs medical assistance.
At-home spit test promises to detect prostate cancer sooner
The at-home spit test can identify genetic factors that reportedly predispose individuals to the disease, with the potential of saving thousands of lives by early detection of prostate cancer.