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A wearable sensor to help ALS patients communicate
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A wearable sensor to help ALS patients communicate

by  Massachusetts Institute of Technology All of the components in the sensor device are easy to mass-produce, so the researchers estimate that each device would cost around $10. People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suffer from a gradual decline in their ability to control their muscles. As a result, they often lose the ability to speak,...

Wearable sensors can be printed directly onto skin at room temperature
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Wearable sensors can be printed directly onto skin at room temperature

An example of the new wearable sensor developed at Penn State UniversityLing Zhang, Penn State/Cheng Lab and Harbin Institute of Technology Flexible electronics have opened up some interesting possibilities when it comes to wearable sensors that can be applied to the skin, taking the form of tattoo-like films and sleeves that monitor various aspects of human health. Scientists at...

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Scientists develop hi-tech ear bud that stimulates a nerve and helps the stomach to empty more quickly

An ear bud that helps the stomach empty faster can reduce indigestion, according to a study by Harvard Medical School. The tiny device could offer a non-invasive, drug-free alternative for the problem, which affects around 40 per cent of adults in the UK. Indigestion is often caused by stomach acid irritating the stomach lining or...

Diamond-studded silk wound dressing detects infection and improves healing
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Diamond-studded silk wound dressing detects infection and improves healing

by  RMIT University Diamond silk fibers forming porous membranes, shown in bluish green color, with the golden-brown color showing the skin cell growth on the membrane. Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds. In research led by RMIT University’s Dr. Asma Khalid, smart...

Tiny Robots Walk Through Colon to Deliver Drugs, Sample Tissue
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Tiny Robots Walk Through Colon to Deliver Drugs, Sample Tissue

Delivering drugs to internal organs and tissues is usually achieved through ingested medications, but these are often diluted and intercepted before enough can reach the intended destination. Targeted delivery is preferred but usually very difficult to accomplish, particularly when there’s a lot of fluids and movement. This is the case with the colon, an organ...

Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis
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Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis

U of A researchers, precision health company team up to develop sensor small enough to wear behind the ear but powerful enough to reduce costly hospital visits. University of Alberta researchers are teaming up with a precision-health innovator to develop a low-cost wearable sensor to help people suffering from chronic neurologic conditions treat their illness remotely while reducing...

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Migraine Nerve Stimulation Device Now Available Over-the-Counter

Megan Brooks The first dual-purpose, external trigeminal nerve stimulation device to treat and prevent acute migraine is now available over-the-counter to adults over age 18. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Cefaly Dual (Cefaly Technology) which was previously only available by prescription. Most migraines involve the trigeminal nerve, which can be accessed through the...

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Caring for others is a key driver in getting people to use chatbots for mental health

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY A new study from North Carolina State University and Syracuse University assessed what would motivate people to use chatbots for mental health services in the wake of a mass shooting. The researchers found that users’ desire to help others with mental health problems was a more powerful driver than seeking help...

What Is Medical 3D Printing—and How Is it Regulated?
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What Is Medical 3D Printing—and How Is it Regulated?

Advances in 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, are capturing attention in the health care field because of their potential to improve treatment for certain medical conditions. A radiologist, for instance, might create an exact replica of a patient’s spine to help plan a surgery; a dentist could scan a broken tooth to make a...

A multishot lens less camera in development could aid in disease diagnosis
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A multishot lens less camera in development could aid in disease diagnosis

Researchers at Penn State are developing a new type of imaging that does not require a lens and uses reconfigurable particle-based masks to take multiple shots of an object. The technology is expected to have used in lower-cost and faster disease diagnosis and the enhancement of optical microscopy and may lead to thinner cellphone technology. The research is supported by...