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Hexapod powers postural stability diagnostic system
The advanced motion control solution helps injured soldiers and other patients regain their balance.
When regulations reshape innovation: Designing next-gen medical devices
Medical device development treats regulatory compliance as a core technical constraint, guiding R&D under FDA, EU MDR and harmonization.
Algae-based sugars demonstrate anti-inflammatory benefits and enhance skin repair
These natural compounds can expedite wound healing, reduce inflammation and shield skin cells from UV-induced damage.
Smart wound dressing releases antibiotics on demand to speed healing, curb resistance
The material promises to rapidly clear wound infections to expedite healing while also reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics — which is a significant driver of antibiotic resistance.
3D-printed nano-implants target tumors with precise drug delivery
Because the capsules are between 200 nm and 300 nm long and capable of passing through cell membranes, they could potentially deliver a high dosage of cancer-fighting medication precisely to those affected cells.
New smartwatch-like device promises to help detect plastic particles in the human body
The team set to work on an approach for measuring microplastic particles in humans so as to better understand how much plastic is currently in human bodies but without having to draw blood to “see inside” the body.
This paint shifts color on impact, revealing where it was hit and how hard
The paint is comprised of a color-changing polymer enveloped by a silk protein polymer shell. It can reportedly be painted on surfaces of nearly any size, texture or contour.
Compound from snails shows promise as a safer alternative to heparin
Researchers have identified a snail-derived compound capable of blocking harmful clot formation while simultaneously preserving normal bleeding control in mice.
Surgical stitches promise to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to wounds for several weeks
Stitches and anti-inflammatory drugs ease pain but not wounds, causing inflammation, delayed healing, complications; researchers seek targeted solutions.
Dual-action smart bandage heals and monitors wounds
To develop the wound dressing, researchers devised a method for embedding carbon dots, which are tiny multi-functional nanomaterials, into a hydrogel dressing.
Designing connected medical devices? Don’t overlook these cybersecurity risks
Modern medical devices function as connected nodes within complex clinical networks instead of isolated instruments. A single vulnerability can consequently compromise patient safety, data integrity and institutional trust.
Bacteria turn plastic bottles into a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease
The new method harnesses the power of bacteria to convert post-consumer plastic into L-DOPA, which is a medication for the neurological disorder.
Fish scales could pave the way for human cornea regeneration
Following thorough analysis, the team found that fish scales showed strong potential for corneal repair and regeneration, demonstrating functional success in lab tests and in implanted experimental animals.
Swallowable 3D-printed robot could revolutionize gastrointestinal procedures
The new capsule robots developed for medical applications can reportedly be swallowed by patients and steered using magnetic fields.
Solving multimodal medical device design challenges
Unlike single-purpose devices, multimodal platforms require a design capable of managing disparate hardware requirements for signal acquisition while ensuring all data is successfully funneled to a central processing unit for aggregation.
Advanced beamforming tech uses ultrasound to boost rail safety checks
The team from UC San Diego applied an advanced form of ultrasound featuring new beamforming algorithms to develop a device that can be embedded in the wheel of a cart — and eventually on a train itself.
Using clay to rapidly control severe hemorrhaging
A suite of injectable hemostatic bandages derived from biomedical materials halts bleeding and encourages blood to clot faster.
New gel infuses oxygen to treat persistent wounds
The new gel is expected to address what researchers explain is the cause of many chronic wounds: insufficient oxygen delivery to the deepest layers of damaged tissue.
New mouth patch promises to detect inflammation before symptoms appear
To detect biomarkers of inflammation in the mouth, the team created a multi-layer sensor capable of functioning in the wet oral environment and remaining attached while the wearer is talking and eating.
Breakthrough powder could help save antibiotics
The team explained that using metal complexes that, when activated under blue light, produce highly reactive compounds that destroy the proteins.