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Flexible Sensor to Measure Tumor Sizes Developed

A device with a flexible and stretchable sensor that sticks to the skin was developed by engineers to measure the changing size of tumors.

19 Sep 2022

Geckos Inspire Improved Blood Pressure Monitors

Feng Xiong, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team are exploring gecko feet to enhance the adhesiveness of cuffless 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure tracking.

16 Sep 2022

Digital Health System to Identify Back Pain Issues

Clinicians can use digital health systems to inform them when a patient needs insulin shots for type 2 diabetes or medication to decrease cholesterol based on their risk of heart disease.

24 Aug 2022

Optical Fiber Sensor Aids in Detecting Brain Injury

At Imperial College London, a new optical fiber sensor with AI capabilities may test several traumatic brain injury biomarkers at once.

24 Aug 2022

Non-Invasive Touch-Based Sensor Detects Lithium Levels from Sweat

Lithium can help with the symptoms of both bipolar illness and depression if used at the proper dosage. Amounts that are either too little or too much can have harmful effects.

22 Aug 2022

Small Sensors Help Prevent Painful Pressure Sores

With the use of a revolutionary technology created by the University of South Australia, tiny smart bed sensors included in hospital mattresses could put an end to painful and sometimes fatal pressure sores.

11 Aug 2022

Coin-Sized Digital Sensor to Monitor Health

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Engineering scientists have created a coin-sized device that can sense weak electrochemical signals and be utilized for individualized health monitoring and evaluation of disorders like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health.

10 Aug 2022