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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A new breathalyzer device developed by Indiana University researchers offers a non-invasive alternative for monitoring blood sugar levels. Inspired by diabetes alert dogs, the device detects specific molecules in breath that correlate with hypoglycemia, providing real-time glucose readings without the
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Rutgers University engineers have developed a portable device capable of detecting rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood in just 10 minutes. The device, which combines allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (ASPCR) with electrical impedance detection, was successfully tested
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A new smartphone-based digital testing system is poised to transform Huntington’s disease research by providing a more sensitive and reliable way to track disease progression. Developed by University College London and Roche, the Huntington’s Disease Digital Motor Score (HDDMS) quantifies
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A new dual-laser photothermal therapy (DLPTT) strategy is revolutionizing breast cancer treatment by enhancing tumor ablation while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Developed by researchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology and their collaborators, this approach uses near-infrared photothermal
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A groundbreaking artificial pancreas system developed by the University of Virginia is leveraging digital twin technology to enhance diabetes management. This adaptive biobehavioral control system fine-tunes insulin delivery every two weeks, allowing users to test different settings in a virtual
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Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
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Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
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