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Testing method gauges the safety of biomaterials
The testing protocol could form the basis of an early-warning system to flag materials that are not suitable for clinical use inside the human body.
Watch labor shortages introduce pharmaceutical struggles
A survey completed in Ohio found that 60% of workers felt that their workload was forcing them to perform their duties unsafely or ineffectively.
Inspired by nature: Materials
Take a look with Engineering360 at some of the latest materials that have been inspired by nature.
Video: Copper coating promises to prevent healthcare associated infection
The copper coating features a microscopically rough texture that reportedly prevents the growth of bacteria. UBC researchers suggest this coating prevents a larger range of pathogens than current copper coatings.
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
The maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery.
COVID-19 robot ensures social distances are maintained
The robot uses a system to categorize people in violation of social distancing rules, sorting them into different groups and prioritizing them based on whether they are moving or stationary.
Sensor promises to measure exposure of vapers to nicotine
Applied to the wearer’s skin, the sensor measures exposure to nicotine encountered in the open air.
3D-printed assisted suicide pod receives approval for use in Switzerland
Netherlands-based Exit International has received approval for the legal operation of its assisted suicide 3D-printed Sarco pod in Switzerland.
Researchers develop rapid testing tool for COVID-19
The goal is to offer a highly accurate test that can be used in health facilities, but also in homes as well.
Inspired by nature: Robots
Follow along as Engineering360 explores recent robotic systems — including robots that mimic dogs, fish and cockroaches — that have been inspired by nature.
Chew on this to reduce COVID transmission
Chewing gum containing vegetable protein functions as a viral trap and reduces the viral load in saliva and potentially transmission.
3D ink could pave the way for living structures
The team devised a way to engineer Escherichia coli (E. coli) — bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals — to use as the foundation for the ink.
Cambridge University hydrogel withstands the weight of an elephant
According to its developers, the material behaves like a shatter-proof glass when compressed but can immediately recover its shape — characteristics that were previously challenging.
Video: Magnetically guided microbots promise to deliver chemo meds directly to cancer cells
Although the method is still a proof of concept and the microbots need to be made smaller and traceable, they promise to improve upon current methods for delivering chemotherapy drugs into the body.
Stomach-worn wearable could inject life-saving meds to thwart opioid overdose
The wearable subcutaneous injector features algorithms that recognize life threatening respiration patterns associated with opioid toxicity.
Engineered roundworms could boost pancreatic cancer screenings
According to the startup, the method is 100% accurate for detecting pancreatic cancer and 91.3% for detecting other types of cancer.
Hummingbird device eradicates COVID-19 in HVAC
The Hummingbird EQ with Air Vaccine technology reportedly captured and deactivated the airborne COVID-19 virus upon the first airflow pass through of the system by roughly 99.5%.
Machine removes virtually all traces of COVID-19 from surge wards
The University of Cambridge team installed high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter/UV sterilizer machines in hospital rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
Team detects COVID-19 in HVAC samples
The research team has determined that testing the air in building ventilation systems could potentially mean earlier detection of COVID-19, better quarantine protocols, fewer COVID-19 outbreaks and reduced transmission of the virus.
Drones: The future of healthcare?
Are drones the future of healthcare? Engineering360 suggests that they are with its review of some of the ways in which the technology has been applied in the healthcare industry.