HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Magnetic particles in in-vitro diagnostics (IVD)
In-vitro diagnostics and life science applications are increasing their use of magnetic particles; therefore, the improvement of magnetic separation continues to develop.
Scanning device can detect COVID-19 on surfaces, in people
The "COVID Hunter" seeks out, detects coronavirus in people and objects.
Carbon fiber in the biomedical industry
Carbon fiber has applications across various technological fields, based on its unique physical, chemical and biological properties.
Fundamentals of glucose monitoring sensors
Minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors are becoming an increasingly adopted technology, especially for diabetic individuals needing insulin administrations.
Researchers to treat PPE with compound used to disinfect pools
The chemical compound also disinfects swimming pools.
Team can 3D print bone tissue using ceramic-based ink, live cells
Bone can be 3D printed directly onto bone using this technique.
Watch: Artificial cornea restores patient’s vision
The implant consists of an optical component attached to a biocompatible material that resembles the human extracellular matrix.
Video: Large bore CT system cleared for radiation therapy planning
The computed tomography (CT) scanner features a 90 cm bore opening, 90 cm edge-to-edge field of view and 4 cm detector coverage.
Watch: Imaging the internal structure of mini-brains
Visualizing details of the internal structure of brain spheroids could accelerate drug studies and offer alternatives to some animal testing.
Digital passport may be issued to those vaccinated against COVID-19
Digital passport to "clear a path" for those vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Olympus OLS5100 smart experiment manager simplifies data acquisition and analysis
A semi-automated experiment manager for quick and efficient surface metrology experiment workflows
Watch: Specimen collection tube decapping now automated
The pre-analytical function of decapping a specimen collection tube can now be automated.
Video: Bombarding cancer cells with microbubbles
Microbubbles can target tumor sites with cancer drugs and avoid detrimental effects to healthy tissues.
Watch: Fever sensor cleared for inclusion in injectable cardiac monitor
The injectable device designed to help cardiologists detect and diagnose cardiac arrhythmias remotely now has an additional role in monitoring for signs of fever.
Video: Earring enables glucose monitoring in style
A non-invasive blood glucose monitoring approach based on a fashionable wearable device replaces the finger prick sting with bling.
Watch how CRISPR and smartphone tech combine to detect COVID-19
The diagnostic uses a smartphone camera to provide accurate results in under 30 minutes.
Silicone adhesive supports use of wearable medical devices needing longer wear
The new adhesive lets medical device engineers combine strength and wear duration with comfort and pliability.
Watch: Disposable chip delivers portability for infectious disease diagnostics
The lab-on-a-chip assay was engineered to provide low-cost handheld infectious disease testing outside of the clinic environment.
COVID-19 mortality risk calculator can prioritize U.S. vaccine delivery
The online tool considers pre-existing health conditions and sociodemographic and environmental factors to assign individual and community-level risk.
Watch: Emergency Bikes improve mobility in medicine
This electric bicycle was developed to help speed medical personnel through city traffic and quickly respond to emergency calls.