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Solutions to global mask, face shield shortages emerge from COVID-19 pandemic
Solutions to fill mask shortages have emerged from all corners of the world.
Technology 3D prints tissues directly within the body
A robotic 3D printer and a specially formulated bio-ink enable direct printing of tissues within the body.
Team makes large droplet sorting possible at high speeds
A team of bioengineers from the University of Tokyo and UCLA have developed a method for expediting the time it takes for sorting large liquid droplets that potentially contain individual live cells that can be sorted intact and in bulk.
No-cost trial period for PNNL's technology portfolio
The entire portfolio of patented technologies belonging to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is being offered at no cost to interested parties on a research trial basis.
Penn State team develops tech to identify subway stations most in need of COVID-19 interventions
Researchers from Penn State have developed a transportation dashboard for the New York City subway system that identifies specific subway stations that would benefit from intervention resources that could potentially reduce the mass transit spread of COVID-19.
Watch: A microfluidic mechanism based on sound waves
Duke University researchers have advanced a sound idea based on acoustic vortices to improve the mechanics of microfluidics.
Watch: Biodegradable masks designed for COVID-19 response effort
Researchers in Canada turned to plentiful wood resources to develop a fully compostable and biodegradable medical grade face mask.
Watch rapid UTI detection by fidget spinner
A new fast and portable point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections (UTIs) makes use of the fidget spinner, a rapidly rotating toy claimed to provide an antidote for anxiety and hyperactivity.
Healthcare innovations emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic
Necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is that more true than when the world finds itself in the middle of a global pandemic without the appropriate medical equipment to protect those caring for the sick and dying.
A 20 minute microfluidic test for viral antibodies
A portable microfluidic test developed to detect antibodies against a viral infection has been optimized to diagnose avian flu and might be adapted to detect COVID-19 antibodies.
Ford software solution fights COVID-19 in police vehicles
This new smart technology is now available for all 2013 through 2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles.
Spinal cord stimulation system improves chronic pain treatment
Medical device company Nevro Corp. has received CE mark approval for its Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system.
Robot uses limbs to travel over sand covered hills
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Lab created a new robot, named Mini Rover, that can travel over sand covered hills with ease.
Online portal tracks, forecasts COVID-19 cases
The tool predicts COVID-19 disease transmission based on county data of daily reported infections and current movement restrictions, such as shelter-in-place and social distancing orders.
Team is developing face mask that emits fluorescent signal when it encounters COVID-19
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University are modifying a tool originally used to detect the Ebola and Zika viruses to also detect SARS-CoV2 (CoV2), the virus that causes COVID-19.
Optical biosensor simplifies self-monitoring for gout patients
A minimally invasive biosensor system designed at Texas A&M University may help patients better gauge their condition by self-monitoring blood urate levels.
Studying fluid dynamics could lead to better HVAC protection from airborne viruses
Current policies and solutions are based on outdated flow dynamics information, according to a Johns Hopkins team.
Cardiac health monitoring with an ECG device disguised as a necklace
A piece of jewelry incorporating a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) may be the newest accessory for those at risk of atrial fibrillation.
Watch: Low-cost microscope is 3D printed
An open-source, laboratory-grade microscope designed by researchers from the U.K. and Tanzania can be 3D-printed at a cost of $18.
Watch: Wearable sensor wirelessly monitors early COVID-19 symptoms
The flexible electronic device continuously monitors coughing, body temperature and respiration rate, generating detailed data that can be processed with artificial intelligence techniques.