Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a next-generation bioimaging device that could dramatically improve how doctors detect and monitor conditions affecting the eyes and heart. Unlike traditional imaging systems that rely on mechanical components like spinning mirrors, […]
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A team of Korean researchers has developed the world’s first wireless contact lens-based retinal diagnostic platform using ultrathin organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). This breakthrough could revolutionize electroretinography (ERG)—a key method for assessing retinal function—by replacing bulky, stationary equipment with a
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In a bold step toward curing blindness, researchers at the University of Miami are developing the world’s first viable system for whole human eye transplantation—a feat never before achieved due to the eye’s complexity and its intimate connection to the
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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
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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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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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