Category: Technology & Devices
Bionic fingertip lets amputee feel
An amputee was able to feel smoothness and roughness in real-time with an artificial fingertip that was surgically connected to nerves in his upper arm. Moreover, the nerves of non-amputees can also be stimulated to feel roughness, without the need […]
Laser can help treat more skin problems
From removing birthmarks to reducing wrinkles, dermatologists can use laser treatments to help patients in more ways than ever. Tina S. Alster, MD, FAAD, clinical professor of dermatology, Georgetown University, Washington says a dermatologist may use one device to treat […]
Implant allowed monkeys to move things using thoughts
A brain-machine interface allowed monkeys to control a wheelchair just by their thoughts. Duke Health scientists hope the technology would help paralyzed people in the future. The BMI uses signals from hundreds of neurons recorded simultaneously in two regions of […]
Memory improving brain implants coming soon
By 2018, an implantable device may be able to improve the memories of people with traumatic brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers plan to use safe levels of electrical stimulation to test new ways of improving […]
Popular blood pressure app inaccurate
Instant Blood Pressure, a popular smartphone app, gave inaccurate readings for eight out ten patients, according to a John Hopkins study. The app measures blood pressure by placing the phone a person’s chest and placing a finger over the phone’s […]
Infection-fighting bandage helps treat serious burns
Swiss researches developed a bandage an infection-fighting bandage for patients with serious burns. The bandage speeds up the scarring process for burns to lessen the chances that the wounds will be exposed to bacteria. An article describing the new bandage, […]
Braille maps made using 3D-printer
A Rutgers undergraduate student and his professor used a 3D printer to make a Braille map of the Joseph Kohn Training Center, a state-funded facility for the blind and visually impaired in New Brunswick. “It was a very fulfilling experience,” […]
RingMD, Digital India to deliver healthcare to rural India
Singapore-based healthcare startup RingMD signed an agreement with Digital India to reach more patients in rural India. Digital India is an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that connects rural areas with high-speed internet networks. As Digital India continues to […]
New tool keeps orthopedic procedures on target
Orthopedic procedures, such as hip and pelvic surgery, require the accurate positioning of a thin metallic wire to guide the positioning of a fixating screw. However, the surgical procedure is often hampered by deflection, bending and even breakage of the […]
New hip replacement technique for active patients
Hip replacements are done to reduce pain and restore mobility. However, younger patients may not be able to go back to their active lifestyles. Now, University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers have tested a technique that may provide better […]
