Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a hidden flaw in the way blood pressure is commonly measured—one that could be causing millions of people to go undiagnosed for hypertension. Their study, published in PNAS Nexus, reveals that the standard […]
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Cornell University researchers have developed a new implant system that could revolutionize treatment for people with type 1 diabetes. The device keeps transplanted insulin-producing cells alive by supplying them with oxygen—solving a major problem in cell therapy, where dense clusters
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Researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic and UNEEG Medical, have developed a small implantable device that can monitor epileptic seizures in real-world settings with far greater accuracy than traditional methods. The device, called a subcutaneous
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A multidisciplinary team led by Seoul National University has developed a wireless, implantable device that delivers chemotherapy drugs directly into solid tumors—dramatically improving treatment effectiveness while avoiding harmful side effects. Traditional chemotherapy often struggles to penetrate dense tumor tissue, requiring
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Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a soft, skin-like wearable device that can continuously monitor blood pressure without the need for bulky cuffs or hospital visits. The patch, which adheres to the wrist like a bandage, uses a combination
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Researchers at Northwest University in China have developed a novel hydrogel treatment that shows significant promise for managing diabetic wounds while also helping regulate blood sugar levels. Chronic wounds are a common and dangerous complication of diabetes, often exacerbated by
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MIT researchers have developed a pioneering imaging system that enables unprecedented views into living brain tissue, reaching depths previously unattainable while maintaining single-cell resolution. Remarkably, this technique works without the need for chemical labels or genetic modifications. The system relies
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) have developed a highly personalized hand exoskeleton designed to help people regain mobility after injuries, strokes, or neurological conditions. Unlike generic rehabilitation devices, this exoskeleton is custom-built to
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a promising new model for surgical education that uses artificial intelligence and extended-reality technology to train medical residents—without the need for a live instructor. The system, called ESIST
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Scientists from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich, and the Medical University of Vienna have created a new endoscopy capsule that could dramatically improve early detection of esophageal cancer. This type of cancer is often deadly when diagnosed late,
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