HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New nanocoating technology enhances the antiviral activity of surfaces
The researchers are eyeing the coating technology for applications involving medical materials, home appliances and building materials.
Social robots engaging patients at Paris hospital
The Heriot-Watt University's National Robotarium Socially Assistive Robots in Gerontological Healthcare (SPRING) trial was conducted at the Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris.
Study: Resin destroys coronavirus on plastic surfaces
Researchers are attempting to develop anti-viral surfaces to decrease the spread of infectious diseases.
Artificial surfaces use spikes, not chemicals, to destroy viruses
The artificial surface is composed of silicon and reportedly features a series of tiny spikes that can damage the structure of viruses on contact, according to its developers.
Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infections, increase wound healing
The Cornell University team explained that the new cotton bandage promises to help combat bacterial infections and heal chronic wounds.
Tiny earrings promise to track stress, periods and more
Dubbed Thermal Earrings, the wireless wearable is designed to discretely monitor the health of the wearer.
New 'electronic skin' monitors nine markers of stress
The wearable device, dubbed CARES, which stands for consolidated artificial-intelligence-reinforced electronic skin, is as advertised: an electronic skin.
New patch measures tumor size
The new approach for measuring tumors just underneath the skin involves application of a skin patch that can constantly monitor the tumor’s size via software that runs on a smartphone.
"Bone bandage" created by KAIST team
Researchers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a piezoelectric material that encourages the growth of bone tissue, which is a typically complex process.
Bioengineered material promises to halt bleeding in patients on blood thinners
To develop a more effective hemostat, the researchers simulated blood flow through pores to gauge which microscopic design would enhance absorption.
Researchers develop a smart wound soldering paste
The smart wound soldering paste, dubbed iSolder, which stands for intelligent solder, has been developed for wound sealing applications where sutures and staples would pose a challenge.
Robotic vehicle conducts medical triage in hazardous environments
The mobile robotic-controlled UGV includes virtual reality VR technology and enables communication with doctors, so that the robot can remotely execute medical triage without risking their lives in hazardous environments.
A dolphin-inspired soft robot could monitor environments
A dolphin-inspired robot has been designed to monitor chemical and viral molecules in hard-to-reach places.
AI tool predicts death, complications following heart surgery
To better determine the possible outcomes, the team created a tool that estimates a patient’s risk score, and, subsequently, their chances of dying or developing complications following a PCI procedure.
New sample preparation solutions simplify and automate respiratory diagnostic testing
These instruments provide laboratories with in vitro diagnostic and in vitro diagnostic regulation approved automated sample preparation solutions for increased confidence in downstream results.
Video: Cobots will automate laboratories in China
Robotic technology is coming to laboratories in China, where ABB Robotics and XtalPi will engineer a range of automated laboratory workstations.
Automated cocktail preparation instrument for flow cytometry
The system simplifies and accelerates laboratory workflow, assures consistent experimental results, saves time and reduces the potential for errors.
Compact gas chromatography unit delivers analytical precision
Small enough that a typical laboratory table can accommodate several units, the system allows simultaneous operation of two analytical lines with standard capillary columns.
Sample preparation solutions simplify and automate respiratory diagnostic testing
These systems provide laboratories with an in vitro diagnostic and in vitro diagnostic regulation approved automated sample preparation solutions for increased confidence in downstream results.
Antibody-enhanced nasal spray may prevent COVID-19
The nasal drops enhanced with antibodies promise to protect high-risk individuals from variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and, potentially, other infections.