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 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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Engineers at the University of Southern California have developed a fully printed wearable sensor that monitors lithium levels in sweat, offering a noninvasive alternative to blood draws for patients with bipolar disorder. Lithium is a gold-standard treatment for bipolar disorder,
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Dehydration is a silent but serious health risk—especially in hot climates, high-performance environments, and among vulnerable populations like the elderly or those with chronic illnesses. Yet tracking hydration in real time has remained elusive. Traditional methods like urine tests, blood
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Joint health is notoriously difficult to track outside of clinical settings. Traditional methods for measuring joint torque—how much force a joint exerts—are often bulky, lab-bound, or too imprecise for real-world use. Now, researchers from the University of Oxford and University
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Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a wearable fabric called X-Wear that can detect X-rays while conforming to the body—offering a more comfortable, flexible alternative to traditional rigid scintillators used in medical imaging. Made from inorganic fibers woven into a
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Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing pediatric burn care, offering young patients a powerful tool to manage pain during treatment. Researchers at Griffith University have explored how immersive VR experiences can serve as a distraction, reducing the need for traditional pain
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