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Image: The biosensor’s size and injectability enables a less invasive method for monitoring blood glucose (Photo courtesy of Dr. Melissa Grunlan)

Injectable, Grain-of-Rice-Sized Glucose Biosensor Continuously Measures Sugar Levels

Researchers are developing a fully injectable continuous glucose monitor, as small as a grain of rice, which can be paired with an external optical reader to measure sugar levels at any time. More...
27 Nov 2023
Image: The Symplicity blood pressure procedure offers patients a new adjunct approach to lowering blood pressure (Photo courtesy of Medtronic)

Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers New Approach for Treatment of Hypertension

A groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure offers an alternative treatment option to improve blood pressure management. More...
24 Nov 2023
Image: The robotic arm provides precise 3D spatial information to help stroke survivors (Photo courtesy of USC Viterbi)

New Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

Researchers have designed an innovative robotic system that collects accurate data on how stroke survivors spontaneously use their arms and can assist clinicians in assessing rehabilitation progress. More...
23 Nov 2023
Image: The first-of-their-kind wearables were tested on a range of patients, from premature babies to the elderly (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University)

Miniaturized Wearables Capture Body Sounds to Continuously Monitor Health

Researchers are developing soft wearable devices that enhance patient monitoring by continuously tracking sounds within their bodies — such as breaths, heartbeats, and gastrointestinal movements — to gauge their health. More...
23 Nov 2023
Image: Wireless biosensors can relieve some of the burden on healthcare systems (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Wireless Biosensor Detects Infections Much Earlier Through Smart Catheters, Smart Diapers and Wound Dressings

Researchers have developed a wireless biosensor that can be integrated into smart catheters, smart diapers, or wound dressings, enhancing the way health and various diseases are monitored. More...
22 Nov 2023
Image: VMPill shown in a clear gel capsule for ease of visualization of internal components (Photo courtesy of Ben Pless)

Ingestible Pill-Sized Device Safely Monitors Vital Signs from Within Patient’s GI Tract

Scientists have developed an innovative ingestible device designed to monitor vital signs like heart rate and breathing from within the body. More...
22 Nov 2023
Image: The tension-activated repair patch plugs holes in discs in the spine like car tire patches (Photo courtesy of Penn Medicine)

New Biologic Repair Patch Uses Natural Body Motion to Fix Herniated Discs

Researchers have developed a biologic "patch" that is activated by the natural movements of the body, potentially offering a solution to repairing herniated spinal discs. More...
22 Nov 2023
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