by Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Credit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsGlobally, more than half of patients die after infection with the neglected tropical disease, melioidosis, often before they are diagnosed. A new rapid test could save lives by diagnosing patients in hours rather than several days taken by current bacterial culture methods, meaning they receive the...
by Optica A new photoacoustic imaging watch can acquire high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. Credit: Lei Xi, Southern University of Science and TechnologyResearchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators such as...
by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Graphical Abstract. Credit: SLEEP (2024). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae037Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.The researchers analyzed movement data from wristwatch-like devices...
by KAIST Schematic illustrations and diagrams of real-time wound monitoring systems. Credit: Advanced Healthcare Materials (2023). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302797A KAIST research team has developed an effective wireless system that monitors the wound healing process by tracking the spatiotemporal temperature changes and heat transfer characteristics of damaged areas such as diabetic wounds. The research team led by...
CONN HASTINGS MEDICINE, NANOMEDICINE, ONCOLOGY Scientists at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have unveiled a technique that weaponizes bacterial cells against tumors. The approach involves using bacteria called Magnetospirillum that are naturally magnetic by virtue of the iron oxide particles they contain. The researchers use a rotating magnetic field applied at the tumor location from outside...
By CONN HASTINGS MEDICINE, NANOMEDICINE Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed nanorobots that can travel to the site of a fungal infection under the influence of an external magnetic field, bind to the fungal cells, and then release reactive oxygen species to completely destroy the fungus. The tiny particles are an example of...
by Boston University School of Medicine Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), a joint venture between Boston University and Boston Medical Center, have discovered a novel approach for engrafting engineered cells into injured lung tissue. These findings may lead to new ways for treating lung diseases, such as emphysema, pulmonary...
by Cleveland Clinic A) An avatar demonstrates physical therapy exercises on the DART platform. B) A user wearing an augmented reality headset follows along with the program. C) The headset records and analyzes user progress for clinician review. Credit: Cleveland ClinicAn augmented-reality headset is an effective digital tool for improving posture and gait in people...
By Paul Ridden German Bionic says that the Apogee+ “is tailored to offer optimal lifting and walking support for healthcare professionals”German Bionic Most of German Bionic’s power suits are designed to assist workers in industrial facilities, but the company’s latest device is aimed at supporting healthcare professionals in hospitals, elderly care or rehab units. Following...
by Jeff Renaud, University of Western Ontario Underwater adhesion mechanism illustration of UIHA adhesive. (A) The in situ adhesion process of UIHA underwater, (B) the chemical reaction scheme inside UIHA and at the interface between UIHA and substrate, and (C) the proposed biomedical applications of UIHA. Unlike small molecules, gelation of macromolecular fluids shows obvious...
