Algorithm steers catheters to the right spot to treat atrial fibrillation
Researchers have demonstrated that their technique can stop the catheter at the right target and identify the source type with a 95.25 percent success rate.
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Cardiac patch treats heart disease
Researchers have developed rubbery a bioelectronic implantable device that can monitor and treat heart diseases.
Tool with smart sensors advances cardiac surgery
A new class of medical instruments equipped with an advanced soft electronics system could improve the diagnoses and treatments of a number of cardiac diseases and conditions.
Fitness tracker: useful, but increase anxiety
Self-quantifying may better the understanding of our individual health, but also gives rise to anxiety.
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.
Scientists model heart attack on a chip
The chip is capable of precisely controlling oxygen and nutrient levels, and allowing observation of cell behavior in real time.
AI in healthcare – hype, hope and reality
Currently, we are too focused on the topic of AI. In order, however, to leverage AI technology several challenges have to be mastered and a proper framework has to be established.
Studying heart cells with nanovolcanoes
A new microelectrode that penetrates the cell membrane unassisted and, when placed in an array, allows scientists to follow electrical activity as it spreads through tissues.
Self-rolling sensors take heart cell readings in 3D
Researchers have developed an organ-on-an-electronic-chip platform, which uses bioelectrical sensors to measure the electrophysiology of the heart cells in three dimensions.
3D printed silicone heart valves
3D printed custom-made artificial heart valves from silicone could help meet an ageing population’s growing demand for replacement heart valves.
Big data can be used for personal health
Years-long tracking of individuals’ biology helped define what it meant for them to be healthy and showed how changes from the norm could signal disease.
Smart wristband alerts about dangerous health conditions
Researchers are developing a smart wrist-worn device for monitoring of atrial fibrillation – a condition, which if left untreated can lead to serious health complications and even death.
Smartwatch detects atrial fibrillation faster
Atrial fibrillation can be correctly detected using commercially available smartwatches and thus reduce the risk for a stroke significantly.
From TechGiants to HealthTechGiants?
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are all building technologies that have the potential to transform the delivery of care. Here are some examples of BigTech's road into healthcare.
Humanising wearable health technologies
Designer Leah Heiss considers her work as creating “emotional technologies”, i.e. wearable devices based on human-centred design principles. For her, empathy is everything!
AR may assist cardiologists perform complex procedures
AR offers a new platform to help physicians better visualize complex medical data, particularly before and during medical procedures.
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.
3D virtual simulations of irregular heartbeats
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have successfully performed 3D personalized virtual simulations of the heart.
Garmin partakes in wearable study
Garmin and University of Kansas Medical Center are collaborating to better understand how wearables can assist in the detection and management of significant medical conditions.