Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a wearable fabric called X-Wear that can detect X-rays while conforming to the body—offering a more comfortable, flexible alternative to traditional rigid scintillators used in medical imaging. Made from inorganic fibers woven into a […]
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CAR T-cell therapy has been one of the most promising breakthroughs in cancer treatment—especially for blood cancers like leukemia. But despite its potential, nearly half of patients relapse, and many experience serious side effects. Part of the problem lies in
For patients with inherited heart conditions—especially children—treatment options are often limited, and studying the disease in the lab has long been a challenge. That’s because traditional stem-cell-derived heart cells tend to remain immature, behaving more like fetal tissue than adult
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For decades, MRI has been the workhorse of brain imaging—offering crisp anatomical detail and, with functional MRI (fMRI), a glimpse into blood flow and neural activity. But what if we could go deeper? Not just into structure or function, but
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Every year, millions of patients receive implantable medical devices—catheters, pacemaker leads, vascular grafts, and more. These devices often rely on polyurethane (PU), a flexible plastic that’s been the industry standard for decades. But PU has its flaws: it’s made using
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For many new parents, breastfeeding isn’t just a physical challenge—it’s an emotional guessing game. Is the baby getting enough milk? Is my supply sufficient? These questions often go unanswered, leading to stress, early weaning, and a reliance on formula that
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Parkinson’s disease is often a master of disguise. By the time its motor symptoms—tremors, rigidity, slowed movement—become noticeable, more than half of a patient’s dopamine-producing neurons may already be gone. That diagnostic delay can mean fewer treatment options and missed
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When it comes to studying neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, mouse models are the unsung heroes of drug development. But while we’ve gotten better at engineering mice to mimic human disease, tracking their movements—especially the subtle ones that matter most—has remained
Hollywood-Inspired Motion Capture Tech Improves Motor Disorder Studies in Mice Read More »
Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable force in healthcare—evolving rapidly even since Medgadget’s farewell. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of
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