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A Molecular-Sized, More Efficient Electronic SensorTBMG-4981301/01/2024
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits.
Extraction of Largely Unexplored Bodily Fluid Could Be a New Source of BiomarkersTBMG-4691911/01/2022
Tough Gel Adhesives for Wound HealingTBMG-4695011/01/2022
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Wearables: Gold Sensor Performs On-Body Chemical AnalysisTBMG-4695611/01/2022
Antimicrobial Coating for Orthopedic Implants Prevents Dangerous InfectionsTBMG-4691711/01/2022
Researchers Develop Rapid Lab-on-a-Chip for Cancer, COVID DiagnosticsTBMG-4646209/01/2022
A research center based at the University of Kansas that develops rapid next-generation tests for a host of human ailments like cancer, stroke, and COVID-19 recently earned $6.6 million in continued funding over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) as a National Biotechnology Resource (P41) Center.
Designing Lenses for Near-Infrared and Fluorescence EndoscopyTBMG-4593806/01/2022
Fluorescence endoscopy is becoming increasingly important in many medical diagnostic tests. Based on the molecular absorption of light, this technique works by revealing tissue abnormalities that are hidden from view under normal white light. Already, fluorescence endoscopy can improve the endoscopic detection of nonvisible malignant lesions or tumors, for example.
Sensors Integrated in Clothing Monitor Heart RateTBMG-4553304/01/2022
Stretchable, bendable “smart” textiles are poised to reshape clothes of all kinds, creating new opportunities for integrating advanced monitoring technologies into everyday items. Researchers are applying neuroscience and psychophysiology to build responsive technologies like those integrated in smart textiles. They found that wearable sensor systems don't seem to perform as well in monitoring heart rates as traditional electrodes.
SintzUSER, Jeneane
Wireless Smart Contact Lenses Detect DiseaseTBMG-4554204/01/2022
Having diabetes means a lifelong obligation of insulin shots and monitoring of blood glucose levels. But a team of researchers has developed a way to control the secretion of insulin just by wearing contact lenses.
Development of Thermal detection device for Automotive vehicles to monitor human body heat2021-26-023209/22/2021
According to research study Epidemics such as SARS, COVID-19 spread have caused huge negative impacts on population health and the economy around the globe. The outbreak placed a huge burden on international health systems that were already straining to address AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and a host of other conditions. Research has proven that if infected person is not found easily then spread of infection in society will takes the shape of large-scale community transmission. Most of the infection spared cause due to infections may go unnoticed from the infected person. One part of the access checker scans a person’s body temperature by measuring infrared radiation emitted by their skin. Fever screening by infrared thermal imaging has become more widespread following the SARS infection, and particularly during the pandemic H1N1 and COVID-19 outbreak. skin temperature measured without contact by monitoring the emitted infrared radiation. Infrared thermal camera that monitor radiations
Pajgade, Sachin Madhukarrao, Bhargava, Aashish
Highly Accurate Test Quantifies Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2TBMG-3976309/01/2021
Scientists have developed a rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, opening a new avenue for understanding the full extent of the pandemic and evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines.
FPGA Technology for High-Speed Medical Image ProcessingTBMG-3976809/01/2021
Detecting breast cancer early and minimizing false positives can make a critical difference in women’s healthcare. Through better detection, digital mammography can significantly improve radiology outcomes.
Minimum Standard for Portable Gaseous, Oxygen EquipmentAS1046C (Current)08/11/2021
This standard is intended to apply to portable compressed gaseous oxygen equipment. When properly configured, this equipment is used either for the administration of supplemental oxygen, first aid oxygen or smoke protection to one or more occupants of either private or commercial transport aircraft. This standard is applicable to the following types of portable oxygen equipment: a Continuous flow 1 Pre-set 2 Adjustable 3 Automatic b Demand flow 1 Straight-demand 2 Diluter-demand 3 Pressure-demand c Combination continuous flow and demand flow.
A-10 Aircraft Oxygen Equipment Committee
Wearable, All-in-One Health MonitorTBMG-3958508/01/2021
Engineers developed a soft, stretchy skin patch that can be worn on the neck to continuously track blood pressure and heart rate while measuring the wearer’s levels of glucose as well as lactate, alcohol, or caffeine. It is the first wearable device that monitors cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels in the human body at the same time.
Painless Paper Patch Test for Glucose Levels Uses MicroneedlesTBMG-3864103/01/2021
Patches seem to be all the rage these days. There are birth control patches, nicotine patches, and transdermal medicinal patches, just to name a few. Now, a team of researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed a patch of needles connected to a paper sensor for diagnosing conditions such as prediabetes. Luckily, this patch doesn't multiply the pain and discomfort of a single hypodermic needle. In fact, these microneedles are painless and biodegradable.
Smart Fabric Detects and Collects Space DustTBMG-3850902/01/2021
Researchers have developed an acoustic fabric so sensitive to vibrations that it can detect impacts from microscopic high-velocity space particles. A terrestrial application of these fabrics could be for blast detection and in the future, to act as sensitive microphones for directional gunshot detection.
Autonomous HVAC System Measures Facial TemperatureTBMG-3833901/01/2021
COVID-19 is changing the way indoor spaces are used, presenting challenges for those who manage those spaces, from homes to offices and factories. Not least among these challenges is heating and cooling — the largest consumer of energy in American homes and commercial buildings. There’s a need for smarter, more flexible climate control that keeps people comfortable without heating and cooling entire empty buildings.
Extraction of Largely Unexplored Bodily Fluid Could Be a New Source of BiomarkersTBMG-3832201/01/2021
Using an array of tiny needles that are almost too small to see, researchers have developed a minimally invasive technique for sampling a largely unexplored human bodily fluid that could potentially provide a new source of information for routine clinical monitoring and diagnostic testing.
Products of Tomorrow: January 2021TBMG-3834401/01/2021
This column presents technologies that have applications in commercial areas, possibly creating the products of tomorrow. To learn more about each technology, see the contact information provided for that innovation.
Large-Area Flexible Organic PhotodiodesTBMG-3831501/01/2021
The performance of flexible large-area organic photodiodes has advanced to the point that they can now offer advantages over conventional silicon photodiode technology, particularly for applications such as biomedical imaging and biometric monitoring that require detecting low levels of light across large areas.
Contact Lenses for Diagnostic and Therapeutic UseTBMG-3832301/01/2021
The ability to collect tears in an effective way and to measure their pH and levels of biomarkers in real time is highly desirable. One approach that is actively being explored is the idea of contact lens biosensors. Such contact lenses could be designed to include tiny channels on their surfaces for guiding the flow of tears into tiny reservoirs for collection and monitoring.
Magnetic Brain Waves to Detect Injury and DiseaseTBMG-3832501/01/2021
A new sensor measures weak magnetic signals in the brain, which has the potential to increase the understanding of connectivity in the brain and detect signs of traumatic brain injury, dementia, and schizophrenia. The optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) sensor uses polarized light to detect changes in the orientation of the spin of atoms when they are exposed to a magnetic field.
5 Ws of the SARS-CoV-2 RapidPlex SensorTBMG-3817912/01/2020
COVID-19 can be easily spread to others by a person who has yet to show any signs of infection. The carrier of the virus might feel perfectly well and take the virus with them to work, to the home of a family member, or to public gatherings. An at-home test that can rapidly identify infections in people who are not yet symptomatic could dramatically reduce the number of people exposed.
Products of Tomorrow: December 2020TBMG-3818912/01/2020
This column presents technologies that have applications in commercial areas, possibly creating the products of tomorrow. To learn more about each technology, see the contact information provided for that innovation.
Robot Takes Contact-Free Measurements of Patients’ Vital SignsTBMG-3817212/01/2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, one of the riskiest parts of a healthcare worker’s job is assessing people who have symptoms of COVID-19. Researchers are reducing that risk by using robots to remotely measure patients’ vital signs. The robots, which are controlled by a handheld device, can also carry a tablet that allows doctors to ask patients about their symptoms without being in the same room.
Pot of Gold Engineered to Help with Early Disease DetectionTBMG-3807011/01/2020
The University of Queensland Brisbane St. Lucia, Australia
A Sneak Peek at the Medical ‘Create the Future’ FinalistsTBMG-3807311/01/2020
The 18th annual “Create the Future” Design Contest for engineers, students, and entrepreneurs worldwide, sponsored by COMSOL, Inc., and Mouser Electronics, drew more than 750 innovative product ideas from engineers and students in 60 countries. Analog Devices and Intel were supporting sponsors, and Zeus sponsored the medical category.
Patches Detect When a Viral Disease Is About to Get WorseTBMG-3807811/01/2020
Just before a viral illness such as the flu or COVID-19 worsens, bodies start producing more inflammatory biomarkers, and the concentrations of these biomarkers in bodily fluids increases. Therefore by continuously monitoring these biomarker concentrations on our skin’s surface, doctors can spot such turns for the worse and act immediately, preventing complications and saving lives.
Optical Imaging Technology May Help Surgeons Better Treat Cancer, Brain DiseasesTBMG-3807211/01/2020
A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumors in the body and how the brain operates.
Diagnosing COVID-19: Anatomy of an LFI Test DeviceTBMG-3784710/01/2020
Every minute matters when an individual needs to know whether he or she has contracted COVID-19. Beyond social distancing and masks, COVID-19 testing solutions have an important role in preventing virus spread. By offering some certainty about the presence or absence of infection, diagnostic testing helps public health efforts to control the virus.
Manufacturing Nanoscale Light Manipulation Devices on Peelable FilmTBMG-3781110/01/2020
Human pathogens, such as HIV and other viruses, have molecular fingerprints that are difficult to distinguish. To better detect them, sensors in diagnostic tools need to manipulate light on a nanoscale. To manufacture these light manipulation devices without damaging the sensors, researchers integrated 3D plasmonic nanoarrays onto peelable films that can stick to any surface.
Drawn-on-Skin Electronics Offer Breakthrough in Wearable MonitorsTBMG-3784610/01/2020
A team of researchers has developed a new form of electronics known as drawn-on-skin electronics, allowing multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen.
Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical Health Monitoring SystemTBMG-3785610/01/2020
UCLA engineers have designed a thin adhesive film that could upgrade a consumer smartwatch into a powerful health monitoring system. The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat to give a real-time snapshot of what’s happening inside the body. A study detailing the technology was published in the journal Science Advances.
Q&A: NanoLED Architecture Overcomes Efficiency DroopTBMG-3781610/01/2020
Dr. Babak Nikoobakht and a team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a nanoLED with up to 1,000 times the brightness of conventional submicron-sized LEDs. They overcame “efficiency droop” — the drop-off of brightness after current increases past a certain point.
Temporary COVID-Specific Treatment and Testing Facilities Require Distinct Interconnect SolutionsTBMG-3759009/01/2020
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the diagnostic testing, medical equipment, and healthcare professional communities have shifted much of their focus to temporary facilities requiring radio-frequency (RF) and microwave-dependent communications and diagnostic systems. The overwhelming demand for community-based testing (over 30,000,000+ tests administered to date) was further complicated by the fact that most testing needed to be accomplished in temporary field sites.
Automated Robotic Device for Faster Blood TestingTBMG-3762609/01/2020
Diagnostic blood testing is the most commonly performed clinical procedure in the world, and it influences most of the medical decisions made in hospitals and laboratories. But the success rate of manually drawing blood samples depends on clinicians’ skill and patient physiology, and nearly all test results come from centralized labs that handle large numbers of samples and use labor-intensive analytical techniques.
Fast-Tracking Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19 and Other VirusesTBMG-3758809/01/2020
When plasma equipment manufacturer PVA TePla America was asked by a manufacturer of real-time PCR diagnostic tests to treat hundreds of thousands of plastic cartridges used to test for COVID-19, they immediately jumped at the task.
Technologies Interpret Mood from the SkinTBMG-3763709/01/2020
Researchers have developed a way to interpret biological signals produced by the conductance of the skin. Using data obtained using a wrist-worn wearable sensor device that also includes an accelerometer to measure movement, the researchers’ system displays information in the form of colorful spiral graphics in real time on a smartphone as well as a recording of data for the wearer to interpret. Skin conductance is a measure of how much someone sweats, indicating their emotional reactions as well as physical reactions and is the basis for technologies such as lie detectors.
Smart Fabrics with Bioactive Inks Monitor the Body by Changing ColorTBMG-3762909/01/2020
Biomaterial-based inks have been developed that respond to chemicals released from the body (e.g. in sweat) by changing color. The inks can be screenprinted onto textiles such as clothes, shoes, or even face masks in complex patterns and at high resolution, providing a detailed map of human response or exposure. The technology could simultaneously detect and quantify a wide range of biological conditions, molecules, and possibly pathogens over the surface of the body using conventional garments and uniforms.
Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of Eye Disorders in ChildrenTBMG-3763609/01/2020
A prototype smartphone app helps parents detect early signs of various eye diseases in their children such as retinoblastoma, an aggressive pediatric eye cancer. The ComputeR Assisted Detector LEukocoia (CRADLE) app searches for traces of abnormal reflections from the retina called leukocoria or “white eye,” a primary symptom of retinoblastoma as well as other common eye disorders.
Paper-Based Technology Advances Earlier Cancer DetectionTBMG-3734508/01/2020
Washington State University researchers have developed a technology that is more than 30 times more sensitive than current lab-based tests in finding early stage cancer biomarkers in blood.
Powering Up Medtech’s Modalities: Top Trends and Design ConsiderationsTBMG-3735008/01/2020
We are living in a digitally integrated and connected world. Evidenced by the use of smartphones, smartwatches, and other smart devices, there is no ending this trend. This holds true across many industries and applications, but is especially prevalent within medtech devices — a market that’s predicted to reach $432.6 billion by 2025.1
Automated Diagnostic KioskTBMG-3747508/01/2020
Often, sick individuals may not know what is afflicting them until they see a healthcare provider, have diagnostic tests done, and are counseled on the results. Not only does this process involve the time taken to make an appointment and travel to see a doctor, but also the time needed to have the appropriate tests performed and the wait for the results to be returned. The time passed from initially scheduling a doctor’s appointment to receiving final test results delays potential treatment.
Simple Device Monitors Health Using SweatTBMG-3735208/01/2020
A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person's sweat has been developed by Penn State and Xiangtan University researchers, according to Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics, Penn State.
Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical MonitorTBMG-3748008/01/2020
Engineers have designed a thin adhesive film that could upgrade a consumer smartwatch into a powerful health monitoring system. Smartwatches can already help keep track of how far the wearer walks and sleeps and monitors heart rate; newer models monitor blood pressure. Working with a tethered smartphone or other devices, someone can use a smartwatch to keep track of those health indicators over a long period of time.
Graphene Smart Textiles for Heat-Adaptive ClothingTBMG-3745608/01/2020
Scientists have created a prototype garment to demonstrate dynamic thermal radiation control within a piece of clothing by utilizing the thermal properties and flexibility of graphene. The development also opens the door to new applications such as interactive infrared displays and covert infrared communication on textiles.
New Device Quickly Detects Lithium Ions in Blood of Bipolar Disorder PatientsTBMG-3724407/01/2020
A group of Hokkaido University researchers has developed a paper-based device that can easily and cheaply measure lithium ion concentration in blood, which could greatly help bipolar disorder patients.
Sensors Offer Early Detection of Lung TumorsTBMG-3723907/01/2020
Researchers have developed a new approach to early diagnosis of lung cancer: a urine test that can detect the presence of proteins linked to the disease. This kind of noninvasive test could reduce the number of false positives and help detect more tumors in the early stages of the disease.
Smart Contact Lens Diagnoses, Treats DiabetesTBMG-3723707/01/2020
A research team has developed wirelessly driven smart contact lens technology that can detect diabetes and further treat diabetic retinopathy just by wearing them.
Can a Wearable Help You Get Quality Zzzzs?TBMG-3701706/01/2020
How well did you sleep last night? Did you wake up feeling truly rested, or somewhat groggy? Quality sleep is essential for our health and well-being, but with as many as one-third of American adults not getting enough sleep regularly, it’s a problem that’s desperate for solutions.
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