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Robotic shorts promise to keep the elderly active
The aptly named WalkOn shorts work much like the technology behind electric bikes, wherein the system detects and measures movement and then augments it with power from motors.
New AI-powered wearable camera system detects possible errors in medication delivery
The system’s developers believe that it could become an important safeguard in operating rooms, intensive-care units and emergency-medicine settings.
New eye scanner promises to detect diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s
The team suggests that the ophthalmoscopes being developed for this application could potentially be used to identify early signs of various health conditions.
New patch promises 70X stronger adhesion, crack prevention
The so-called "programmable meta patch" reportedly prevents cracking over both small and large areas.
New light-powered microrobots can swim through mucus
The microrobots can be powered by a synthetic material called liquid crystalline elastomer to overcome difficult environments like mucus.
Why pH matters in pharmaceuticals: Keeping our medications safe and effective
Explore why pH is so important in pharmaceuticals and how it impacts the drugs we rely on.
Nasal spray protects against flu, pneumonia, COVID-19
The new spray, dubbed Pathogen Capture and Neutralizing Spray (PCANS), was developed using ingredients from the FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database (IID) and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
A system of wearable sensors continuously tracks fatigue in factory workers
A new system of wearable sensors and machine learning can continuously monitor factory workers for signs of physical fatigue.
AI tasked with finding non-opioid pain relief options
The deep-learning framework identified several gut microbiome-derived metabolites along with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs that can be repurposed to select non-addictive, non-opioid options for treating chronic pain.
New swab test predicts aging speed, death clock
Dubbed CheekAge, the new tool uses methylation patterns found in cheek cells to reliably estimate mortality risk, even when epigenetic data from various tissues are used for analysis.
New scanner technology promises to improve cancer and arthritis diagnosis
The device delivered photoacoustic tomography (PAT) imaging scans to doctors in real time, reportedly providing them with both accurate and intricate images of blood vessels.
Robotic 'finger' taking patients' pulses
Thanks to the robot’s sophisticated sense of touch, the researchers suggest that the technology could one day make it easier for doctors to detect diseases like breast cancer early on, when they are more treatable.
Silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin developed for use in dental applications
The researchers used a mechanical coating technique with a concentration of less than 0.03% silver without the need for additional equipment.
Roundworms may be key to scar-free healing
To potentially treat deep injuries that affect the dermis and often lead to scar tissue, the team focused on the roundworm, which naturally infests the intestines of rodents.
Spinning spider silk into bandages
Calling the artificial spider silk strong, stable and easily spun, the researchers added that the material is also biocompatible and biodegradable and can reportedly outperform steel in terms of tensile strength.
Paper-based sensors used to identify biomarkers in wastewater
The team developed the sentinel sensors by building upon research conducted in 2020 to develop a test for detecting SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Influenza A and Influenza B in wastewater using a paper-based platform in combination with an ultraviolet (UV) torch or mobile phone camera.
Diagnosing kidney disease with gold nanoparticles
The gold nanoparticles, when used as a contrast agent in X-rays, reportedly offer a more accurate picture of kidney health and they are calling it far superior to standard blood testing.
Turning toothpaste into transistors
The nano-device could specifically be used in the manufacture of future “smart pills” that will, once inside the body, track people’s health and then harmlessly break down.
Linear actuators enhance bio-medical equipment
This family of linear actuator products help to accurately dispense a wide variety of fluids with different molecular weights, surface tensions and viscosities.
New robotic tool expedites lung cancer diagnosis
The Ion Endoluminal System developed by Intuitive lets healthcare workers insert a thin and maneuverable catheter into a patient’s lung through their mouth to reach lung nodules suspected of being cancerous.