Category: Technology & Devices
Indian researcher develops new device to track status of heart
An Indian researcher here has developed a wearable device that he claims can help one track the status of heart, both in medical and emotional terms. “The Inner You (INYU) is a wearable device that helps the user to track […]
UAE lab devises breakthrough test to detect coronavirus in camels
Al Wathba Veterinary Laboratory of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has achieved a scientific breakthrough, devising a test to detect coronavirus in camels in just 20 minutes. Mohammed Al Raisi, head of communications and community service at the […]
Hassle-free monitoring device for diabetes patients
SINGAPORE – The Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Singapore Biomicro announced on Wednesday (Oct 29) they will collaborate on developing a wireless blood glucose monitoring device. Currently, those with diabetes have to contend with […]
Scientists build ‘mini-stomachs’ in lab
Called gastric organoids, the lab-dish tissue comprises buds of cells that are “a miniature version of the stomach”, the researchers said. Scientists using stem cells said on Wednesday they had built the world’s first “mini-stomachs” – tiny clusters of human […]
Speech analyser could reveal mental health
A programme that analyses speech and uses it to gain information about one’s mental health is in the works. The idea to develop such a device came when researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, from the University of Maryland in the […]
‘Robot’ hospital beds easier to move about
It will soon be easier and safer to wheel hospital beds around Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), with the roll-out of “robot” beds which can be pushed by just one worker instead of the usual two. The beds come with […]
How well did you sleep? Here’s how you can find out
Nintendo, a Japanese video game company announced that it will develop a device to track and improve the quality of sleep, the latest venture of the company to get into the ‘eHealth’ business. The new device will be developed in […]
Microsoft enters wearable market with fitness band
Microsoft Corp launched a device called ‘Microsoft Band’ that will allow users to monitor their fitness and exercise regime, marking the company’s debut into the wearable technology market. The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn […]
Google seeks way to search bodies for disease
Google is exploring a way to search inside people’s bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. A Life Sciences team at the special projects Google X Lab are experimenting with having “nanoparticles” hunt for […]
Diabetes monitoring tech focuses on sharing the care
A REMOTE, mobile device that wirelessly transmits patients’ continuous glucose monitoring data to up to five caregivers has just been given FDA approval. Dexcom Share ($299) is not a monitor in itself but a cradle accessory designed to harbour the […]
