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Octopus-inspired patch delivers drugs, heals wounds
To mimic the mechanism used by the blue-ringed octopus, the team designed a patch featuring hydrogel suction cups and microneedles composed of silk fibroin and F127 hydrogel.
Imaging the impact of COVID-19 on the brain
A new form of magnetic resonance imaging provides the clearest picture yet of human brain changes wrought by COVID-19.
Seaweed-based electronic skin can track human vital signs
To potentially pave the way for environmentally friendly wearables that measure vital signs, researchers created graphene capsules composed of a solid seaweed/graphene gel layer surrounding a liquid graphene ink core.
Watch how this autosampler simplifies bioprocess data acquisition
Automated storage of samples in a predefined location is realized with the aid of bioprocess control software in a scheme that reduces the risk for human error.
The evolving roles of drones in healthcare
The use of UAS in critical healthcare sectors demonstrates a viable way to meet some of the time and accessibility-related challenges simplifying tasks related to emergency response, supply chain, outreach and disease management.
Coating kills bacteria at hospitals
Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. used chlorhexidine, which is often used by dentists to treat mouth infections and for pre-surgical cleaning, to coat the polymer acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
Mosquito-killing robots deployed to city sewers
Determining that it is easier to kill mosquito larvae than to kill flying mosquitoes that carry viruses like dengue and zika, the researchers deployed unmanned vehicles underground.
Material changes color when medications get too warm
To develop their proof of concept, the team incorporated the color-changing materials into a vial lid featuring a QR code.
New ultrasound methods to diagnose and treat conditions
Ultrasound imaging, initially introduced as a diagnostic tool, has expanded its function through technological advancements.
New cellulose-based film inactivates COVID-19 in minutes
The nearly invisible thin film was developed jointly with the firm FiberLean Technologies, a specialist in microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) applications.
MIT develops smart suture for drug delivery, sensing
The suture was developed by “decellularizing” pig tissue, wherein cellular material was removed using detergents and other components, resulting in a cell-free material dubbed “De-gut.”
Custom 3D printed wound dressing benefits burn victims, cancer patients
By integrating time-released pain medication, the dressing can remain useful longer than traditional wraps.
Companion bot helps locate lost glasses, keys, meds
To develop the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven companion robot, the team employed a Fetch mobile manipulator robot, which is outfitted with an arm capable of manipulating objects and that possesses multiple sensors and cameras.
The sound of silence: new, promising tinnitus tech
This study paves the way for the use of personalized, bi-sensory stimulation as an effective treatment for tinnitus, providing hope for millions.
Safer medical imaging with solar cell material
A solar cell material is capable of detecting X-ray dose rates over 250 times lower than the current best performing detectors used commercially.
Microrobots and the fight against bladder disease
Imagine if microrobots could perform certain tasks in the body, such as non-invasive surgeries.
PAINT wounds away with 3D pen
Numerous wound-healing approaches only aid the body in doing its job...and nothing more.
Video: ECG patch designed with a tiny environmental footprint
This sustainable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch is fully recyclable and made of biomaterials.
IEC 60601-1-8 AMD2:2020, medical alarms and FAQs
Two main sections in IEC 60601-1-1 AMD1 dictate the specific requirements for audible alarms in medical equipment.
Times Microwave Systems introduces XtendedFlex 045 micro-coaxial cable
The micro-coaxial cable features compactness and flexibility in a low loss construction for precision medical devices and more.