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 […]
Magnetoelastic Smart Pen Helps Detects Parkinson’s Read More »
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
Algorithmic Advances: A Monthly Recap of AI in Healthcare (June 2025 Edition) Read More »
Bladder dysfunction affects an estimated 17 million people in the U.S., yet diagnosing it often involves a less-than-pleasant experience: catheterization, clinical observation, and a whole lot of waiting. Traditional urodynamic testing is invasive, uncomfortable, and limited to snapshots taken in
Wireless, Catheter-free Implant Monitors for Bladder Dysfunction Read More »
When it comes to prosthetic implants—especially neural ones that connect directly to the nervous system—the body doesn’t always play nice. Scar tissue forms, inflammation flares, and over time, the very device meant to restore function can become a source of
Novel Coating Improves Biocompatibility of Prosthetic Implants Read More »
For decades, mammography has been the go-to method for breast cancer screening. It’s saved countless lives—but it’s also come with trade-offs: discomfort from compression, exposure to ionizing radiation, and a frustratingly high rate of false positives, especially in patients with
Laser, Sound, and AI for Safe, Effective, and Painless Breast Imaging Read More »
If you’ve ever had a sinus infection that refused to budge—despite antibiotics, nasal sprays, or enough steam inhalation to fog a greenhouse—you’re not alone. Chronic sinusitis affects millions and is notoriously hard to treat, especially when thick mucus and bacterial
Microbots Travel Up Your Noise to Combat Sinus Infections Read More »
If there’s one part of the human body that remains stubbornly elusive despite decades of medical imaging, it’s the gut. We can scan brains, stent arteries, and perform laser eye surgery in high-definition, but when it comes to figuring out
Ingestible Smart Pill Measures a Variety of Biomarkers in the GI Tract Read More »
When most people hear the words “tuberculosis” and “HIV,” they don’t think of beetles. And yet, it’s this very insect—specifically, the bombardier beetle and its explosive chemical defense—that inspired a diagnostic test that might finally crack one of infectious disease’s
Bombardier Beetle Inspires Design for Portable TB Test Read More »
For millions of patients managing chronic conditions like kidney disease, heart failure, or neurological disorders, monitoring blood sodium levels is a routine but invasive necessity. Blood draws, while effective, are uncomfortable, time-consuming, and often impractical for continuous tracking. But a
Terahertz Spectroscopy Used to Non-Invasively Measure Blood Sodium Levels Read More »
