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Gentle Light Therapy Shows Promise for Boosting Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), in collaboration with UC Berkeley and the spin-out company OptoCeutics, have developed a promising light-based therapy that may improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease—without the need for medication or invasive

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“Tattoo” That Detects Drink Tampering in One Second

Researchers in South Korea have developed a temporary tattoo-like sticker that can instantly detect the presence of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug commonly used to spike drinks and facilitate sexual assault. The innovation, published in ACS Sensors, offers a discreet, rapid, and

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New Biosensing Technology Could Make Rapid At-Home Tests Up to 100 Times More Sensitive to Viruses

At-home diagnostic tests surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their convenience often came at the cost of sensitivity. Now, engineers at UC Berkeley have developed a low-cost biosensing platform that could dramatically improve the accuracy of rapid at-home tests—not just

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Smartphones Help Bridge the Accuracy Gap in Medical Devices for Diverse Skin Tones

Medical devices like pulse oximeters have long faced scrutiny for their inconsistent accuracy across different skin tones. A new study from Brown University and Morgan State University proposes an innovative solution: using smartphone cameras to objectively measure skin tone. Researchers

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A Member of The Greatest Generation Helps Review the Cynaps Enhance Bone-Conduction Hearing System (January 2014)

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Neuromodulation for Tinnitus Relief: Interview with Neuromod Devices CEO Dr. Ross O’Neill (October 2019)

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Dexcom Moves Toward Diabetes Prevention With the G6 Pro System: An Exclusive Look (June 2020)

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