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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.
Textured plastic surfaces destroy viruses on contact
The flexible acrylic surface of the film is textured with ultra-fine structures called nanopillars, which grasp and then stretch the outer shell of the virus, thereby rupturing and killing the virus via mechanical force instead of chemical disinfectants.
UK researchers convert wool into sustainable biomaterial that regenerates bone in live animals
The researchers tested the wool-based keratin in animal models and determined the material was capable of guiding new bone growth across damaged areas.
Lifelike “bleeding” dummy hearts help train surgeons for trauma emergencies
These realistic model torsos have been developed for trainee surgeons to practice locating and stopping catastrophic bleeds from the chest, thereby saving people's lives.
Bee glue compound stops raised scars before they form
Once the compound, called tomentosenol A, was extracted from South East Queensland propolis, it was injected into human cells grown in culture plates.
Scientists uncover antibacterial properties in Korean skincare ingredient
Madecassic acid, known for its skin-soothing properties, has reportedly demonstrated potential for use in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, which poses a serious worldwide health challenge.
Microsensors allow real-time detection of diseases
According to the team of developers, the microscopic sensors, which were created via ultrafast 3D micro-printing technology, are capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously.