Quantum nanodiamonds help detect disease earlier
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.
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mhealth: health studies to benefit from Apple watch
During its latest keynote presentation, tech giant Apple announced cooperations for health studies. The latest model of their smartwatches are to be key in their execution.
Lab-on-a-chip technology detects abnormalities in early pregnancy
A wide range of fetal genetic abnormalities could soon be detected in early pregnancy thanks to researchers using lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive technology.
A wearable sensor for neonatal seizure monitoring
Hongyu Chen has developed a wearable sensor system for the continuous monitoring of neonatal seizures.
3D printing helps surgeons correct birth defect
Lifelike fetal 3D models show anatomical details that help surgeons prepare and predict challenges for delicate and complicated surgery.
Soft sensors for monitoring pregnant women
Researchers have developed three soft, flexible, wireless sensors that allow movement and provide more precise data than existing ones.
Using wearables to keep babies healthy
Researchers at the WVU School of Medicine explored how a wearable device called WHOOP could be used to monitor pregnant women’s resting heart rate and heart rate variability.
Face mask sensor to detect COVID-19
Researchers are developing a color-changing test strip that can be stuck on a mask and used to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a user’s breath or saliva.
3D printed micro-scale fluid channels
Researchers have 3D printed unique fluid channels at the micron scale that could automate production of diagnostics, sensors, and assays used for a variety of medical tests and other applications.
'Biases’: AI’s limitations in coronavirus response
AI is playing a key role in the Covid-19 response, but it could also be exacerbating inequalities within our health systems – a critical concern that is dragging the technology’s limitations back into the spotlight.
Using 3D printing to study common heart defect
Researchers have combined machine learning, 3D printing and high performance computing simulations to accurately model blood flow in the aorta.
'Smart' breathalizer can reveal lung disease
Using specialized nanoparticles, engineers have developed a way to monitor pneumonia or other lung diseases by analyzing the breath exhaled by the patient.
Wearable devices set to diagnose preeclampsia or epilepsy
Transforming how common health conditions are diagnosed using point-of-care and wearable bio diagnostic devices is the goal of a new University of South Australia project.
Step foward for 3D printing a bioprosthetic ovary
Ongoing development of an "ink" will be used for 3D printing an artificial (or bio-prosthetic) ovary that could be implanted and allow a woman to have a child.
About the usefulness of fertility apps
Analysing fertility awareness apps, researchers have been able to track behavior patterns and accuracy in measuring menstrual health and ovulation.
3D printed device detects biomarkers of preterm birth
Researchers have created a 3D printed microchip electrophoresis device that can sensitively detect three serum biomarkers of preterm birth.
AI optimizes embryo selection for IVF
An AI approach can identify with high accuracy whether a 5-day-old, in vitro fertilized human embryo has a high potential to progress to a successful pregnancy.
Family planning with contraceptive jewelry
Researchers report on a technique for administering contraceptive hormones through special backings on jewelry such as earrings, wristwatches, rings or necklaces.
Premature babies: robots are effective pain management tools
Researchers have designed a therapeutic robot that simulates human skin-to-skin contact, helping reduce pain for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Digital cadavers transform medical education
Seemingly out of science fiction, the virtual dissection table brings the future of gross anatomy and clinical science education to real life.
Stress-free way to listen to your unborn baby’s heart
Checking the heartbeat of babies in the womb is set to become more accurate and less stressful for expectant mothers.
Fertility app as effective as modern family planning methods
Early results from a first-of-its-kind study suggest that typical use of a family planning app called Dot is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.
Wearables could help pregnant women detect health complications
Researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have a condition that could lead to serious health complications for them or their unborn child.
Kickballs, chicken and 3D models help prepare for fetal surgeries
By combining high-tech 3D printing technology with kickball and pieces of chicken breast, surgeons have devised an innovative way to “rehearse” complex minimally invasive fetal surgeries.
National digitized healthcare portal – How the Danish do it
The Danes show how e-health can work at the state level. As a healthcare portal, sundhed.dk is a central access point for doctors and patients alike to look at findings, medications, treatment plans or billing.