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Wearable Soft Skin Patch can Monitor Blood Flow Through Major Arteries and Veins

Engineers at the University of California San Diego 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.

23 Jul 2021

New Wristband Could Help Create Interventions for People with Addictions

A new study performed by researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) has helped develop a wearable device capable of detecting people’s stress, paving the way for potential interventions for people with addictions.

22 Jul 2021

New Sensing Neck Brace may Help Analyze Neck Mobility After Cancer Treatment

A new robotic neck brace from researchers at Columbia Engineering and their colleagues at Columbia's Department of Otolaryngology may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.

20 Jul 2021

Instant COVID Sensor to Prevent Outbreaks and Protect Communities

An instant COVID-19 sensor made in Australia could help transform day-to-day management of the pandemic, protecting frontline workers and the wider community.

9 Jul 2021

New Device Could Help Detect Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released as gases from specific solids or liquids and contain a range of chemicals. Several such chemicals are related to various harmful human health effects, right from eye, nose, and throat irritation to the damage of kidney, liver, and central nervous system.

7 Jul 2021

HSS Innovation Institute and TESLASUIT to Advance Healthcare with Immersive XR Training Technology

The Innovation Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery and VR Electronics Ltd. - maker of TESLASUIT and other advanced human-to-digital interface technologies - today announced a partnership to create movement wear and full-body-suit-based technology to improve human motion assessments for diagnostics, performance training, and next generation rehabilitation.

7 Jul 2021

Novel Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones in Real-Time

A research team, headed by Rutgers University, has designed a new microchip that allows real-time measurement of stress hormones from just a single drop of blood.

1 Jul 2021

Invisible Sensor Technology to be Tested in a World-First Sleep Disorder Trial

A world-first sleep disorder diagnosis and monitoring trial will be conducted using invisible sensor technology developed at RMIT University.

30 Jun 2021

Imec’s Ultrasound Sensor Technology Yields Accurate Pulse Wave Velocity and Blood Pressure Values

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents a proof-of-concept for determining arterial stiffness, a risk marker for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart failure, and monitoring blood pressure.

30 Jun 2021

Advanced Wound Dressings with Integrated Healing Sensors

Scientists have designed smart wound dressings with integrated nanosensors that glow brightly to inform patients when a wound is not healing correctly.

29 Jun 2021