Harvard University researchers have created cyborg tadpoles by implanting soft, flexible neural devices into embryos, allowing them to monitor brain activity as it develops. This breakthrough enables scientists to study neurological conditions such as autism and schizophrenia at their earliest […]
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Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a virtual reality (VR) training tool to improve infection control practices in healthcare settings. The immersive module educates clinicians on cleaning and disinfecting portable medical equipment, addressing a critical gap in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
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A first-of-its-kind brain-computer interface (BCI) developed at UC Davis Health is enabling real-time speech synthesis for ALS patients. Unlike traditional assistive technologies that translate neural activity into text, this system reconstructs voice instantly, allowing for natural conversation. The technology consists
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The emerging field of oculomics is revolutionizing disease detection by using non-invasive retinal imaging to identify systemic health conditions. Researchers at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) are leveraging advanced imaging technology, large-scale health datasets, and artificial intelligence to
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Researchers at Tufts University have developed a revolutionary dental implant that closely mimics the sensory feedback of natural teeth. Traditional implants lack the ability to sense pressure and texture, but this new “smart” implant integrates a biodegradable coating containing stem
A groundbreaking bioengineered skin graft developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center has demonstrated remarkable healing properties in preclinical trials. Designed using the patient’s own cells, this innovative graft is more stable, flexible, and robust than
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Digital technologies are poised to transform pediatric nursing by enhancing safety and personalization in care. Dr. Karin Plummer from Griffith University highlights the potential of AI-powered clinical decision support, wearable biosensors, and chatbots to improve outcomes for children, especially those
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A new AI-powered foot scanner is helping prevent hospitalizations for heart failure patients by detecting early signs of fluid buildup in the feet and ankles. Developed by Heartfelt Technologies, the device uses foot-recognition technology to analyze 1,800 images per minute,
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A new FDA-approved low-vibration belt, Osteoboost, is offering a drug-free intervention for osteopenia, a condition characterized by low bone density. Developed by Bone Health Technologies, the belt applies 30 hertz of oscillations per second to stimulate bone cells, mimicking the
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