Understanding how the human lung responds to infection is a complex challenge. A team from Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt University has created a lung-on-a-chip that includes a functioning immune system, offering a new way to study respiratory diseases and test […]
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In emergency medicine, realism matters. Simulated training tools often fall short when it comes to replicating the feel and behavior of actual human tissue. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new 3D printing method that creates lifelike
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Not all wounds heal at the same pace, and chronic wounds can be especially difficult to treat. Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have created a smart bandage called a-Heal that uses artificial intelligence and bioelectronics to monitor and accelerate healing. The device combines a small camera, machine learning, and therapeutic delivery in one wearable system. Every two hours, a-Heal captures images of the wound and analyzes them using an AI model. If healing is slower than expected, the system responds by applying either fluoxetine to reduce inflammation or an electric field to stimulate cell migration. This closed-loop approach allows for personalized treatment based on real-time data. The AI model, developed by Marcella Gomez, uses reinforcement learning to adapt its strategy over time. It learns from each patient’s healing progress and adjusts interventions accordingly. The device also sends updates to a secure web interface, so clinicians can monitor recovery remotely. Tests conducted with the University of California Davis showed that wounds treated with a-Heal healed about 25 percent faster than those receiving standard care. The device attaches to a regular bandage and operates wirelessly, making it easy to use in both clinical and home settings. This technology represents a major advance in personalized wound care. By integrating sensing, diagnosis, and treatment into one system, a-Heal could help patients recover faster and reduce the burden on healthcare providers.
Replacing batteries in medical implants often requires surgery, which adds risk and cost. Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material that could eliminate the need for batteries altogether. Their device combines titanium with microscopic diamond particles to generate
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Monoclonal antibodies are vital tools in modern medicine, used to treat everything from cancer to autoimmune diseases. Producing them efficiently, however, remains a challenge. Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed a new biosensing platform that could
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Walking may seem effortless, but for many people with neurological conditions or age-related mobility issues, it can be a daily challenge. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new smart insole that could make walking safer and
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A multidisciplinary team at Politecnico di Milano in Italy has developed BAMBI (Balloon Against Maternal BleedIng), a low-cost medical device designed to stop postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—a leading cause of maternal death in low-resource regions. The device is now entering clinical
Researchers at the University of Osaka have introduced a novel technique for recording brain activity by threading ultra-thin electrodes through blood vessels, offering a safer and less invasive alternative to traditional neurosurgical methods. This approach could reshape how clinicians diagnose
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Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft, programmable metamaterial that can rapidly change its shape and size when activated remotely, offering a new foundation for safer and more versatile medical devices. This innovation could revolutionize how implantable and ingestible
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A new implant developed through an international collaboration led by the University of Calgary has shown remarkable success in restoring blood pressure regulation for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The device, which delivers targeted electrical stimulation to the spinal
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