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New Semiconductor Sensor can Detect Ultra-Low Concentrations of Tumor Markers

Associate Professor Kazuhiro Takahashi and Tomoya Maeda (a second-year Master's student) and other members of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Information Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a semiconductor sensor capable of detecting ultra-low concentrations of tumor markers, on chips made using semiconductor micromachine technology.

7 Mar 2022

Scientists Design a Prototype Sensor that Aids in Quick Measurement of ATP and Lactate Levels

Researchers have designed a prototype sensor that can aid doctors in quickly measuring adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactate levels present in blood samples of patients, helping in the fast assessment of the severity of certain diseases.

28 Feb 2022

UCLA Develops Innovative Smartwatch to Measure Key Stress Hormone

A hormone called cortisol is produced by the human body in response to stress, from the everyday to the extreme.

8 Feb 2022

Researcher Develops Electrochemical Sensors for Use in Early Kidney Failure Diagnostics

The kidneys are essential organs that purify the blood and influence a number of bodily functions. Numerous kidney diseases, at first, exhibit neither symptoms nor pain.

7 Feb 2022

Novel Biosensor Detects Biomarkers Tied to Traumatic Brain Injuries

Researchers have been successful in testing a tiny biosensor in the laboratory. This was developed for detecting biomarkers based on traumatic brain injuries.

4 Feb 2022

Optical Spine and Posture Analysis with uEye Industrial Cameras

DIERS International GmbH (Germany) enables fast and high-resolution optical measurement of the human back, spine and pelvis with DIERS formetric 4D - contactless and radiation-free. Up to 5 camera units are integrated, equipped with uEye industrial cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 4 Feb 2022

New Breathalyzer Accurately Diagnoses COVID-19 Even in Asymptomatic Individuals

Experts feel that bringing an end to the pandemic will need rapid screening of individuals who are attending large gatherings, like weddings and conferences.

3 Feb 2022

Using Single-Use Sensor Strips for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Detection

The emergence of rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after experiencing surgery, trauma, tumors, and other defects are considered to be crucial.

2 Feb 2022

New Array of Brain Sensors Could Aid Neurosurgeons in the Treatment of Brain Tumors

Researchers establish a novel array of brain sensors that can sophisticatedly record electrical brain signals in record-breaking detail.

20 Jan 2022

New Array of Sensors can Record Brain Signals at High Resolution

A team of engineers, surgeons and medical researchers has published data from both humans and rats demonstrating that a new array of brain sensors can record electrical signals directly from the surface of the human brain in record-breaking detail.

20 Jan 2022

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