Oxygen-releasing bioink for bioprinting
Researchers have developed an oxygen-releasing bioink that may be useful in 3D printing bioengineered cell constructs.
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Skin patch for early warning of strokes
Engineers developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person’s body.
Microchip sensor measures stress hormones
Researchers have developed a microchip that can measure stress hormones in real time from a drop of blood.
Transient pacemaker dissolves in body
Researchers have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it’s no longer needed.
Difference between numerical age and biological age affects health
A new study from the Mayo Clinic found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity.
AI makes no-cath forecast
Researchers use AI software to predict coronary artery plaque composition and significance without the risks of invasive procedures.
Bioprinting mini pancreas to fight against diabetes
EPFL spin-off Readily3D has developed a novel system that can print biological tissue in just 30 seconds.
Hydrogel injection may repair heart muscle damagage
Researchers have developed an injectable hydrogel that could help repair and prevent further damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack.
Cardiac patch treats heart disease
Researchers have developed rubbery a bioelectronic implantable device that can monitor and treat heart diseases.
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 helps predict heart attacks and stroke
In a new study, artificial intelligence has been used for the first time to instantly and accurately measure blood flow.
A step towards mending a broken heart
Bioengineers have developed a prototype patch that does the same job as crucial aspects of heart tissue.
Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away
A scientist thinks the future of health care looks like the blinking check engine light on the dashboard of your car.
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.
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.
Wearable respiration monitor built with children’s toy
Researchers have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
jumpBALL – Computer game to help prevent thrombosis
The computer game “jumpBALL” could help to prevent thrombosis, help during rehabilitation after a stroke or hip or knee surgery. It is played with your feet.
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.
‘Smart stent‘ detects narrowing of arteries
Engineers have developed a so-called smart stent that detects changes in blood flow through an artery.
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.
Big Data helps preventing misdiagnosis’
Johns Hopkins researcher and his team describe a method to measure diagnostic errors from big data could be key to prevent disability and death from misdiagnosis and transform the field of diagnostic quality and safety.