Long term heart monitoring is essential for diagnosing cardiac conditions, yet the experience is often uncomfortable for patients. Conventional electrocardiogram electrodes rely on sticky adhesives that can irritate the skin and gels that dry out over time, degrading signal quality. […]
A research team at Virginia Commonwealth University is developing highly realistic hydrogel based rat brain models to better understand how physical forces travel through brain tissue during traumatic events. This work focuses on the physics of traumatic brain injury, an
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A new saliva based diagnostic tool developed at the University of Waterloo is being positioned as a faster and more objective way to identify concussions in real time. The technology was created by HeadFirst, a startup co-founded by a Waterloo
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A research team at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) has developed a fingernail‑sized sensor that can instantly detect hazardous head impacts, offering a potential breakthrough for safety in sports, transportation, and other high‑risk environments. The project carries
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Hot on the heels of Kohler’s Dekoda poop analyzer announced last week, Withings has announced the launch of its toilet-mounted tracker, the U-Scan Nutrio. Though it’s number two in the smart-toilet segment, unlike Dekoda, U-Scan Nutrio analyzes your “number one”.
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Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have demonstrated that wearable foot sensors and depth cameras can accurately measure gait in clinical settings, offering a scalable alternative to traditional electronic walkways. This breakthrough could improve how clinicians monitor mobility, detect fall risk,
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Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a customizable finger brace that uses 3D printing and embedded sensors to support recovery from hand injuries. The brace is designed to be lightweight, adjustable, and responsive to individual needs, making it suitable
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A team at Penn State has developed a skin-mounted sensor that can detect vitamin B6 and glucose in sweat, offering a non-invasive way to monitor key health markers. This technology could be especially useful for people with chronic conditions like
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Walking may seem effortless, but for many people with neurological conditions or age-related mobility issues, it can be a daily challenge. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new smart insole that could make walking safer and
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Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a groundbreaking tactile sensing platform using 3D-printed auxetic mechanical metamaterials (AMMs), which could significantly enhance the performance of wearable pressure sensors. Auxetic materials are known for their unusual
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