At the ITF Conference in Belgium in May, imec director Chris Van Hoof shared with us how mental health is an area of medicine that is underserved and ripe for innovation with medical technology. While they might be more for general wellness, we’re slowly starting to see a new wave of technologies in the form of apps...
Category: <span>Devices</span>
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Eversense Implantable Glucometer Keeps Tabs on Blood Sugar Continuously for 3 Months
Senseonics, a company based in Germantown, Maryland, won FDA approval for its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system. This is the first implantable, long term blood sugar monitor that can be used for up to three months at a time. The technology relies on a small device that’s implanted under the skin of the upper arm. A...
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Low-cost plastic sensors could monitor a range of health conditions
Date:June 22, 2018 Source:University of Cambridge Summary:An international team of researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic that can be used to diagnose or monitor a wide range of health conditions, such as surgical complications or neurodegenerative diseases. A low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic could be used to diagnose or monitor...
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Next-gen medical devices: Security, AI, rethinking design for patient experience
Experts discuss where medical devices are headed as the internet of things continues to expand. Medical devices are proliferating throughout the healthcare landscape, especially with the advent of the Internet of Things and the myriad new products that come with it. The medical device arena is undergoing a lot of change, in fact, as new...
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MobileHealth Wireless Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor
The MobileHealth Wireless Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor takes advantage of the latest technology to keep your health in check. It’s ideal for those who have the need to keep an eye on their blood pressure wherever they go. It serves as your personal health monitor so that all your data can now be kept in...
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Stretchable, Conductive Hydrogel as a Biomedical Sensor
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia have developed an electrically conductive hydrogel that can flex, stretch, and self-heal when cut and reattached. The versatile material has potential in a variety of applications including wound healing patches, wearable electronics, and touch-sensitive robotics. The research team developed the new material by...
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Scientists create continuously emitting microlasers with nanoparticle-coated beads
Berkeley Lab-led team discovers right mix of nanocrystals and light to activate unique laser properties in 5-micron spheres DOE/LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY Researchers have found a way to convert nanoparticle-coated microscopic beads into lasers smaller than red blood cells. These microlasers, which convert infrared light into light at higher frequencies, are among the smallest continuously emitting...
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HKBU scholars invent medical device for safe growth of neural stem cells
A research team of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has invented a medical device with a specific nanotechnology layer for the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) in vitro. Compared with traditional methods, the team’s novel matrix can reduce the risk of carcinogenesis or inflammation in stem cell therapy—a treatment that offers hope of a...
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Can a plastic bracelet really ease painful wrists? New device offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome
A plastic wristband offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects more than a million people in the UK. The device works by pulling skin and soft tissue towards it, thereby easing pressure on the nerve that causes symptoms. In a small pilot study, patients who wore the band for around...
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Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Bandage Conforms to Wound Shape and Stimulates Healing
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a thermoresponsive hydrogel bandage. The hydrogel is liquid at room temperature but changes into a semi-solid gel at body temperature when in contact with a wound, meaning it conforms to the wound shape. The gel contains an amino acid sequence that stimulates the body’s own healing process. The researchers hope that the...