A novel light therapy for Alzheimer's patient
Researchers will test out whether exposing patients to a combination of light therapies will slow Alzheimer’s debilitating effects.
(Bio)Tech & IT
Advances in healthcare are strongly driven by information technology and (bio)engineering. We reports on the development of next-gen diagnostic and biotech tools such as CRIPSR and other smart technologies that transform the delivery of care. We also cover the progress of digitalization and the creating of cutting-edge IT solutions – from using big data to predict therapy responses to using blockchain to make sharing of medical data secure.
Hydrogel improves method to diagnose cancer
Researchers tested the effectiveness of specialized hydrogels.
Pancreatic “organoids” mimic the real thing
Studying these organoids could help researchers develop and test new treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Cyber-physical organ twins to train surgeons
Researchers have developed a range of artificial organ phantoms to serve as training platforms for surgeons.
Will we grow and eat your own vaccines?
The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the arm.
Chatbots could train our mental condition
Technology will play an increasingly social and even emotional role in our lives. Virtual conversations lead to more self-compassion.
Quantum materials cut closer than ever
A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.
A pen to pin down the fringes of cancer
The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples during surgery.
Smart dental implants resist bacterial growth
A smart dental implant resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity through chewing and brushing to power a tissue-rejuvenating light.
New substance classes for nanomaterials
Chemists have developed two new classes of materials in the field of nanomaterials: nano spheres and diamond slivers made of silicon and germanium.
Diabetes: Building a better bioartificial pancreas
A convection-enhanced macroencapsulation device offers the potential of faster and more effective treatment for people with type 1 diabetes.
Virtual physiotherapist enables stroke survivors to train
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without professional supervision.
Has graphene lived up to its potential in medical technology?
Graphene represents incredible opportunities for advancement in many fields, including medical science.
Next step in creating lung organoids
Realistic mini-lungs, grown in lab dishes, feature all cell types that make up the human organ, allowing for “Phase 0” testing of new treatments for respiratory diseases.
Chip-based digital PCR detection of myeloproliferative neoplasms
Researchers provided a sensitive, multiplexing, quantitative detection method for the early diagnosis and targeted therapy of myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Automation of 3D electrical nerve stimulation
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an open-source software platform that automates 3D electrical nerve stimulation modeling.
Using muscle power for healing
Bioengineers have developed biocompatible generators that create electrical pulses when compressed by body motions.
Blood-repelling tissue glue seal wounds quickly
Engineers have designed a strong, biocompatible glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding.
Fitness apps keep us moving during lockdown
Researchers studied the mental health barriers which promote or prevent people from engaging with physical activity apps during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Graphene binds drugs which kill bacteria on implants
Researchers have developed a new method to prevent bacterial infections, by covering a graphene-based material with bactericidal molecules.
Device diagnoses Covid-19 from saliva samples
Engineers have designed a device that can detect SARS-CoV-2 from a saliva sample in about an hour. They showed that the diagnostic is just as accurate as the PCR tests now used.
Artificial pancreas trialed for outpatients with type 2 diabetes
Tests show that the device can help patients safely and effectively manage their blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels.
Implant shows promise for regenerating bone
Researchers have developed a regenerative implant that could help repair bone-deep damage following physical trauma, surgery or osteoporosis.
Gamification in diabetes care
The number of gamified mobile applications is rising rapidly—especially in healthcare. This article illustrates how gamification is employed in diabetes care.
Diabetology 4.0: emerging technologies for diabetes care
This overview introduces smart insulin delivery systems and more innovations that help patients and doctors guide decision-making in diabetes care.
Assessing risk of vascular inflammation for diabetics
Scientists have developed a simple method of extracting tiny biological particles from a person's blood and use them as biomarkers to assess the health of their blood vessels.
Blood vessels grow synthetic tissue model
Researchers have developed a cell culture system in which a functional blood vessel system is able to grow within a framework made of synthetic material.
Pancreatic organoids on a chip platform
An organoid on chip platform mimics robustly key features of human pancreas development. This is a stepping stone towards reliable diagnostic solutions for early-stage pancreatic cancer.
Brain-machine interface turns intentions into actions
A wearable brain-machine interface system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis, even those struggling with locked-in syndrome.
