Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s […]
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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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A research team at Waseda University has developed a new class of wearable sweat sensors that mimic the microtexture of rose petals—offering improved comfort, stability, and reusability for health monitoring. These bio-inspired sensors could transform how we track hydration, electrolyte
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Northwestern University researchers, in collaboration with Epicore Biosystems, have developed a wireless, wearable sweat patch that could transform how cystic fibrosis (CF) is monitored and treated—especially outside of clinical settings. This sticker-like device, worn on the wrist, measures key biomarkers
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Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a soft, skin-like wearable device that can continuously monitor blood pressure without the need for bulky cuffs or hospital visits. The patch, which adheres to the wrist like a bandage, uses a combination
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a promising new model for surgical education that uses artificial intelligence and extended-reality technology to train medical residents—without the need for a live instructor. The system, called ESIST
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Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen University have developed a new type of electronic material that mimics how the brain processes information—using light instead of electricity. These materials, called organic photoelectrochemical transistors (OPECTs), are designed to behave like synapses, the
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s
Algorithmic Advances: A Monthly Recap of AI in Healthcare (July 2025) Read More »
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a next-generation wearable platform that enables continuous health monitoring using ambient light as its primary energy source. The system integrates three complementary technologies—photometric, photovoltaic, and photoluminescent methods—to
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A new wearable device developed by researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and Sun Yat-sen University in China could redefine how diabetes is monitored and treated. The system uses a microneedle-based patch to continuously track both glucose levels and
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