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Image: Schematic Diagram of a Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Adhesive Patch: A) Schematic diagram showing reduced skin damage compared to conventional adhesives. B) Schematic illustration of the activation of the adhesive patch as the shape-memory polymer recovers. (Photo courtesy of POSTECH)

Smart Medical Adhesive Patch Uses Heat to Enable Gentle Removal

A new smart adhesive system enables secure biosignal monitoring and low-force removal to minimize skin injury. More...
22 Oct 2026
Image: Masimo smartSET pulse oximetry with PPG AFib and OIRD Detection (Photo courtesy of Masimo)

Smart Pulse Oximetry Supports Earlier Recognition of Arrhythmias and Respiratory Risk

An AI-enabled pulse oximetry technology has received FDA clearance to support AFib screening. More...
19 Oct 2026
Image: Smart TCM-A1 system and demonstrations of image acquisition. (Wang, Y., Xu, W., Wang, Z. et al. Explainable multimodal deep learning fusion of tongue and facial images for noninvasive coronary heart disease screening. Scientific Reports, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-71871-x)

AI Tool Detects Coronary Heart Disease from Face and Tongue Images

An AI approach analyzes face and tongue photos to detect coronary heart disease with 98% accuracy, aiding rapid triage. More...
18 Oct 2026
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Proposed Risk Score Prioritizes Sickest Patients for Heart Transplant

A new risk score-driven heart transplant allocation system prioritizes medical urgency and may reduce waitlist mortality. More...
16 Oct 2026
Image: Overview of available modalities in the MSK-IMPACT cohort (n = 52,236 patients), including longitudinal BMI trajectories, serologic laboratory tests, radiology-derived progression annotations and tumor genomic profiling. Human silhouette created in BioRender. (Castillon, V.J., Xie, A.X., Boscenco, S. et al. Nature Medicine (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04689-9)

Multimodal Clinical Data Models Predict Cachexia Risk Across Cancers

A new approach integrates routine labs, weight, imaging and genomics to map cachexia and predict patient risk. More...
16 Oct 2026
Image: HAL supports gait training by detecting muscle signals through skin sensors and using them to assist walking. The device has been covered by Japan’s public health insurance for certain neuromuscular diseases, including ALS, since 2016. (Photo courtesy of Cyberdyne, Inc.)

Wearable Robotic Gait Training Linked to Improved Walking Distance in ALS

A wearable robotic system modestly improves 2-minute walking distance in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. More...
15 Oct 2026
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Consumer Smartwatch May Expand Access to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening

A smartwatch feature screens adults for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea with 94% sensitivity, prompting diagnostic testing. More...
15 Oct 2026
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