Category: Technology & Devices
Engineers Unveil Novel Wireless Brain Sensor
A fully implantable and rechargeable wireless brain sensor capable of relaying real-time broadband signals from up to 100 neurons in freely moving subjects was developed by engineers at Brown University. Several copies of the novel low-power device have been performing […]
New Nanogel may Help Treat Lupus
New Nanogel treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, a disease attacking healthy tissues of the body, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. Current treatments are focused on suppression of the immune system, but these therapies can leave patients vulnerable to infection. […]
Philips firms up top leadership in Healthcare and Lighting in Asia Pacific
Netherlands-headquartered Royal Philips Electronics has announced its recent additions to its senior leadership team to benefit further on the vast growth opportunities in the Asian region and beyond. Rapid aging population, population growth and increase in lifestyle-related diseases impact the […]
Japan robot suit gets global safety certificate
TOKYO – A robot suit that can help the elderly or disabled get around was given its global safety certificate in Japan on Wednesday, paving the way for its worldwide rollout. The Hybrid Assistive Limb, or HAL, is a power-assisted […]
Eco-friendly Syringe That Can Never Be Reused Developed
A doctor in Kerala has developed a medical syringe that can never be reused. The cheap, effective and eco-friendly syringe or the needle become disabled quickly after injection. “The Peanut Safe Syringe becomes absolutely redundant after its first use. Scavengers […]
Lifelike ears created with 3D printing
Researchers have engineered artificial human ears that look and act like the real thing thanks to 3D printing, giving hope to patients missing all or part of their ears. The new ears, practically identical to human ones, could provide the […]
Bracelet-Like Device Controls Chronic Acid Reflux
According to a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine, a bracelet-like device with magnetic beads can control the chronic digestive disorder. The device encircles the valve at the junction of the esophagus and stomach and […]
New mobile app reminds glaucoma patients to apply their eyedrops
Glaucoma patients will now be able to get constant reminders to help them apply eye drops at regular intervals and when to top-up their eye drop supplies. The Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) has launched what is believed to be […]
Artificial Bone Could Soon Aid Fixture Of Shattered Limbs
Shattered limbs can soon be healed with the help of artificial bone, which is created using stem cells and a new lightweight plastic. The use of bone stem cells combined with a degradable rigid material that inserts into broken bones […]
New Zona Plus Device To Treat Hypertension
Why would patients choose to endure the side-effects of blood pressure pills when a new Zona Plus exercise can ease hypertension? Before you say “it’s too good to be true”, let me tell you about F-16 fighter pilots. These pilots […]
