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Protecting what matters: How Apple rubber creates seals for the medical industry
When the stakes are high, manufacturers rely on trusted partners like Apple Rubber to deliver seals that meet or exceed the exacting requirements of the medical field.
Stretchable skin patch offers hospital-quality blood pressure monitoring anytime, anywhere
Working much like a bandage, the patch attaches to the skin and measures blood pressure using a different principle than traditional blood pressure cuffs.
Fused deposition modeling brings custom surgical guides to life
Choosing FDM over other manufacturing methods is a calculated decision and viable only when the design, material and workflow can meet the specific dimensional and mechanical requirements of the procedure.
Smart wound sensor promises to transform chronic infection treatment
While traditional methods tend to require frequent removal of wound dressings for assessments, thereby delaying critical interventions, the new reusable device remotely monitors healing via a Bluetooth connection.
Floss-delivered vaccine sends flu antibodies into the body
In the lab, the researchers tested the technique by applying vaccine components like proteins and inactivated viruses along the gum lines of mice. The floss-based approach encouraged immunity and protected the mice from a lethal strain of the flu.
Wearable patch clings tighter as you sweat, without irritating skin
The new adhesive is based on polyelectrolyte complexes, or PECs — which are the sticky, water-based materials that gently bond to the skin.
AI detects infections by analyzing wound images
According to its developers, the AI system can automatically detect surgical site infections (SSIs) from photos provided by patients.
New PIDES system delivers drugs without pain
Using a new microneedle technology dubbed PIDES (pulsating in situ dried electro stretching), the skin patch system relies on electro-stretched microneedles less than 1 mm in length to painlessly deliver medication through the skin.
Precision medicine: How pH-sensitive systems deliver drugs right where they’re needed
This article invites readers to explore the exciting world of pH-sensitive drug delivery systems (pH-SDDS). It will look at how these systems work, the innovative materials used and their various applications in modern medicine.
AI predicts risk of sudden cardiac death in vulnerable patients
The model promises to not only save lives but to also spare people from medical interventions that could potentially be unnecessary, such as the implantation of defibrillators.
New ‘smart capsule’ monitors GI tract health from the inside out
Dubbed Pilltrek, the capsule is comprised of inexpensive sensors in a miniature wireless electrochemical workstation that relies on low-power electronics. As such, PillTrek is tiny, measuring 7 mm x 25 mm.
AI test spots heart disease before symptoms emerge
The tool, dubbed Cardisio, reportedly interprets heart activity via cloud-based AI algorithms in roughly 10 minutes.
From flush to fix: Urine transformed into implant material with help from yeast
Using a synthetic yeast system, the team converted urine into HAp, which is a biocompatible calcium phosphate mineral commonly used in bone and dental implants, archaeological restoration and biodegradable materials.
Tiny light-activated robots treat bacterial infections inside sinuses
These micro-robots are just a fraction of the width of a human hair and they have already been inserted into animal sinuses in pre-clinical trials.
Injectable biomaterial delivers combined treatment to boost nerve regeneration after spinal injury
The multifunctional hydrogel system is designed to tackle the biological environment that tends to prevent regeneration in the central nervous system, resulting in an approach to spinal cord repair that combines several therapeutic agents into one, injectable platform.
Open-source robotic exoskeleton aims to help people walk again
The open-source exoskeleton framework is freely available to anyone worldwide and is designed to be biomechanically beneficial to the wearer.
Smart dental implants mimic the feel and function of natural teeth
Although in the beginning stages of development, the team has reportedly shown early success with the "smart" implant as well as a new, gentler surgical technique with rodents.
The surprising importance of environmental control in life sciences research
Discover how Air Innovations combines expertise with the right tools for the job to develop environmental control units for critical life sciences research.
Miniature implants could be a game changer for the peripheral nervous system
Imec reports a new stimulation protocol alongside advancements in packaging, powering and closed-loop stimulation.
Biodegradable breakthrough: Greener materials transform single-use medical devices
A range of materials, including PLA, PCL, PHAs and starch-based polymers, have shown utility in applications such as sutures, drug delivery systems and wound care.