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Researchers claim world's fastest COVID-19 test
The virus diagnostic device, dubbed LoCKAmp, features a portable testing unit, disposable cartridges and employs reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (or RT-LAMP) for multiplying specific sequences of RNA.
Light cure adhesives for medical wearables
The new product is formulated without isobornyl acrylate or any other known skin sensitizing monomers.
OKW’s versatile MEDITEC plastic enclosures for medical electronics and more
Designed primarily for high-quality, high-value healthcare and laboratory electronics, the enclosures are also ideal for feedback control, test and measurement, communications and network technology.
This robot promises to help diagnose breast cancer early
The manipulator can reportedly apply specific forces — akin to those used by human examiners — to detect lumps via sensor technology at greater depths than previously achieved.
Smart scalpel promises to improve surgical training
A sensor-loaded circuit fits within the handle of the smart scalpel to track the force used during surgical procedures.
A computer model for predicting who needs lung cancer screening
To help build the model, researchers used data on 216,714 smokers from the U.K. Biobank cohort and 26,616 smokers from the U.S. National Lung Screening trial.
Plant-based microrobots for traversing the human body
According to its developers, the non-toxic and biocompatible microrobots are composed of hydrogel composites featuring cellulose nanoparticles from plants.
Plasma technology transforms microalgae into bioactive coatings for improved wound care
Using argon atmospheric plasma jet technology, the team reportedly transformed the microalgae Spirulina maxima into bioactive coatings that promote wound healing, fight bacterial infections and apply anti-inflammatory properties.
Reusable PPE technology is heating up
Self-decontaminating composite textile material enables multiuse personal protective equipment (PPE).
Study: Drones deliver opioid overdose kits faster than ambulances
Using data from real-world fatal opioid overdoses, the team determined that commercial-off-the-shelf drones could have reached 78% of cases within seven minutes, a dramatic increase on the 14% reached by ambulances.
This self-decontaminating fabric could reduce PPE waste
The material can self-decontaminate its surfaces using Joule heating, destroying viruses like SARS-CoV-2 in under 5 seconds while the opposite side of the fabric reportedly stays cool.
Zeus launches next-generation tubing for bioresorbable vascular scaffolds
The tubing provides a highly customizable platform for design and offers an alternative to metallic products implanted permanently in the human body.
Raise the intelligence of scanning electron microscopy
New scanning electron microscopes incorporate the next level of intelligent technology and automation for ease of operation and fast, high-resolution imaging and analysis.
A Northwestern sensor detects organ transplant rejection faster
The ultra-thin, 0.3 cm wide, 0.7 cm long and 220 microns thick sensor — which is thinner than a human hair — has been designed to adhere to the surface of a transplanted organ and features an extremely sensitive thermometer.
Qosina introduces RondelO stopcock manifolds
The world’s first medical stopcock manifold provides a serial sequence of incompatible drugs and enables flushing fluid in between.
A nanomaterial analyzer directed by machine learning
Machine learning and other smart features combine to simplify nanomaterials characterization, enabling every user to quickly generate reproducible, robust and high-quality data.
New chromosomal microarray increases lab productivity
The system delivers the fastest chromosomal microarray analysis workflow in the industry along with improved coverage.
New 3D printing resins for medical and dental
The introduction of 3D printing resins for medical and dental applications presents a revolutionary opportunity to reshape the way healthcare and dentistry services are delivered around the world.
Lab refrigerators reduce waste and save energy
These laboratory and pharmacy refrigerators offer improved performance for vaccine storage and preservation.
How will the healthcare industry use ChatGPT?
This follow-up feature will examine the impact ChatGPT is expected to have on the healthcare industry.