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DARPA funding device to regrow muscle in injured soldiers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is funding the development of a device to induce muscle regrowth in the wounds of soldiers.
Web portal invites PPE donations to combat COVID-19
Universities, laboratories, construction crews and any company in possession of PPE can donate by registering with COVID Med Supply.
Researchers develop monitoring system for coronavirus patients
A team from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is turning a wireless monitoring device already in development into a tool for tracking the health of coronavirus patients.
REHVA released COVID-19 building services guidelines
REHVA's recommendations are intended for commercial and public buildings and are consistent with the information provided for employers by WHO.
Nanodevice detects infectious agents in blood
Quick response to the spread of superbugs is possible with a microfluidic nanodevice designed to isolate and identify drug-resistant bacteria in bodily fluid samples. The device developed by an international research team was demonstrated to effectively trap, concentrate and retrieve E. coli.
Stratasys donates 3D-printing capacity to help combat COVID-19
The company is donating its 3D printing capacity to the production of plastic frames for disposable face shields needed for medical personnel.
Sustaining life and fighting Coronavirus with advanced actuation devices
Learn how advanced, high-precision actuators have become crucial components in life-saving and life-sustaning medical equipment. Follow the link below to see how Geeplus has joined the fight against the Coronavirus!
Australia produces a medical radioisotope as a true theranostic agent
Scandium-47 has been produced in the Open Pool Australian Light-water Reactor as a beta-emitting radioisotope for targeted cancer therapy.
UK researchers engineer a really rapid COVID-19 assay
The testing platform requires only 30 minutes to generate results and does not need complex equipment as it hones in on viral RNA and RNA fragments.
Video: A nexus observed between air pollution and the coronavirus
Residents of regions with high air pollution levels are at greater risk from the coronavirus, but lockdown and quarantine conditions have resulted in a sharp drop in pollution levels.
Developments in diagnostics for COVID-19
The number of diagnostic tests being made available is on the rise, and a vaccine is undergoing clinical trials.
Smart 5G patrol robots equipped with Advantech’s MIC-770 edge computer deployed to fight coronavirus
The robotic devices help authorities monitor mask wearing and body temperatures in public places.
Amid coronavirus disruptions to the supply chain, additive manufacturing used to create valves for medical equipment
Amid coronavirus-related disruptions to the global supply chain, an additive manufacturing startup in Italy is 3D printing replacement valves for life-saving medical equipment.
Universal nanocarrier ink expands biomedical 3D printing possibilities
Prospects for designing and manufacturing personalized medical implants appear brighter with the development of a universal carrier bioink at ETH Zürich.
How do ventilators work in the fight against COVID-19?
Medical ventilators are designed to respire a patient's lungs via a breathing tube. When the lungs reach capacity, the natural elasticity of the tissue forces the air out.
Rubber-like material shows promise as a substitute for human tissue
Researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have developed a material that shows promise for replacing human tissue in medical applications.
Use your computer to help combat COVID-19
Help combat the threat of COVID-19 by donating some unused computational power to the Folding@home Consortium distributed computing project.
Watch how a sweat sensor monitors stress levels
The graphene-based sensor is fabricated by laser etching a plastic sheet to form a 3D graphene structure with tiny pores in which sweat can be analyzed for cortisol, an indicator of stress.
Watch: Interface affords improved control of prosthetic hands
An improved biological interface from the University of Michigan can now provide enhanced individual finger control of robotic hands.
Here's how a nebulizer works to treat respiratory ailments
These medical devices aerosolize medications and deliver them as a mist to the lungs of a patient. They represent a common means of drug delivery for individuals with respiratory illnesses.