HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Medical metals: Examining metallic materials in implants
Biomedical implants must meet stringent requirements issued by the Food and Drug Administration. As a result, these metallic materials are often the preferred choice for non-cosmetic implants.
Algae-derived robots promise to treat IBD without drugs
Researchers have injected a microrobot inside a liquid pill in a bid to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) without the need for drugs with potentially troubling side effects.
The first Neuralink brain implant signals a new phase for human-computer interaction
This development is more than just a technical milestone; it raises important questions about the integration of advanced technology with the human body and mind.
The exoskeleton revolution
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we look back at the seemingly endless variety of exoskeletons currently in various stages of development.
Living bioelectronic patch designed to treat psoriasis
The device is a combination of advanced electronics, living cells and hydrogel, which together form the so-called “living bioelectronic” patch.
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces innovative mass spectrometer to advance clinical research
The new mass spectrometer combines speed and sensitivity to advance precision medicine.
Air curtain kills viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols
According to startup Taza Aya, the technology promises to protect workers in industries where respiratory disease transmission is a concern.
Medical Design Innovations (July 14-20)
Transformative technologies where medicine and engineering meet are ushering in an era where it feels like anything is possible.
Taking the sting out of healthcare
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we review some of the technologies designed to take the sting out of healthcare.
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.