Researchers at Mass General Brigham and MIT have developed a swallowable biosensor capsule that can detect acute mesenteric ischemia—a life-threatening condition caused by reduced blood flow to the intestines—with remarkable accuracy. The device, called FIREFLI (Finding Ischemia via Reflectance of […]
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“We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better . . . stronger . . . faster.” These iconic words were part of the opening lines of the hit TV series, The
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A team at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) has introduced a novel coil design that significantly improves the efficiency and safety of peripheral magnetic stimulation (PMS). This technology allows nerves to be stimulated using magnetic fields
The health division of Kohler, the consumer company best known for their bathroom products, have released Dekoda, a toilet-mounted health monitoring device that uses optical sensors and spectroscopy to analyze human waste. By emitting and measuring light reflected from the
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Science Corporation’s PRIMA system, a brain-computer interface retinal implant, has demonstrated significant success in restoring functional central vision to patients suffering from geographic atrophy (GA), a late-stage form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The results of a multicenter clinical
Engineers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a new method for producing same-day dental restorations using 3D printing and zirconia, a strong ceramic material commonly used for crowns and bridges. This innovation could transform dental care by
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A team of researchers at Binghamton University has developed a new method to improve blood flow in bioengineered tissues using carbon nanotubes. This advancement addresses a major challenge in tissue engineering: how to ensure that artificial tissues receive enough oxygen
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Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found that a smartphone-based relaxation program can significantly reduce migraine-related disability among patients who seek emergency care for severe headaches. The program, called RELAXaHEAD, guides users through progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), a technique that
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A team at the University of California, Irvine has created a three-dimensional artificial colon that closely replicates the structure and behavior of human colon tissue. This innovation combines biological materials with embedded electronics to simulate real-time responses to disease and
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A team from the Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has created a miniature device called the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System, or MEDS, which functions as a pill-sized bioprinter. Once swallowed, MEDS can be
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