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Image: The accuracy of ABP, PPG and ECG data surpasses other methodologies in determining intracranial pressure (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

AI Algorithm Non-Invasively Measures Intracranial Pressure in ICU Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury

A novel, less invasive method for monitoring intracranial pressure has demonstrated a predictive accuracy that is comparable or superior to existing methods, potentially transforming patient care in critical settings. More...
24 Jul 2024
Image: The first healthcare device to be powered by body heat was made possible by the use of liquid-based metals (Photo courtesy of Carnegie Mellon)

Healthcare Device Powered By Body Heat Marks First Step Toward Battery-Free Wearable Electronics

In a novel development, researchers have demonstrated that a healthcare device can be powered entirely by body heat, offering a viable solution to battery life issues. More...
23 Jul 2024
Image: Electronic prompt for surgeons may reduce breast cancer overtreatment (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

EHR–Based Nudge Intervention for Surgeons to Reduce Breast Cancer Overtreatment

A new prompt, or ‘nudge’ integrated within the electronic health record system can alert surgeons about older patients with early-stage breast cancer who could be at risk for unnecessary lymph node surgery. More...
23 Jul 2024
Image: A new study has validated a diagnostic tool for identifying amyloid beta plaques, a key hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Diagnostic Tool Identifies Amyloid Beta Plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

A study has demonstrated the usefulness of event-related potentials, a type of electroencephalogram that measures the brain's electrical activity in response to sensory and cognitive stimuli, in diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease. More...
22 Jul 2024
Image: The lithium-ion battery has entirely stretchable components and stable charging and discharging capacity over time (Photo courtesy of ACS Energy Letters 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.4c01254)

Fully Stretchable Solid Lithium-Ion Battery Paves Way For Flexible Wearable and Implantable Devices

The development of a lithium-ion battery composed entirely of stretchable components marks a significant advancement in the creation of wearable or implantable devices that need to flex and move with the human body. More...
19 Jul 2024
Image: A visualization of the blood-brain barrier disruption one hour post-treatment as noted by the diffusion of normally impermeant (Photo courtesy of APL Bioengineering)

New Technique Treats Aggressive Brain Tumors by Disrupting Blood-Brain Barrier

Groundbreaking new research is exploring a new option that could one day be used to target glioblastoma and help add another tool to the cancer-fighting arsenal. More...
18 Jul 2024
Image: Surgical application of the hydrogel system in a human-scale uterus model. (Photo courtesy of Advanced Materials)

Groundbreaking Hydrogel Implant to Help Prevent Endometriosis

Researchers have developed a hydrogel implant that effectively blocks the fallopian tubes to stop the backflow of menstrual blood, potentially reducing the risk of developing endometriosis. More...
18 Jul 2024
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