Endoscopic imaging catheter could better detect tissue disease

Experts in endoscopic imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the creators of flat metalens

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Needle-Free Option for Collecting Blood Adopted

A needle-free blood collection device has been adopted by a hospital system following its evaluation of the technology and the procedure in multiple inpatient units. 

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Driving Medical IoT Concepts with Force-Sensitive Resistor Technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a growing wave of change that brings several new challenges to design engineers across all industries and markets. While it is a somewhat nebulous concept, IoT is broadly defined as a network of smart devices that communicate with one another wirelessly, with little-to-no direct human interaction.

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Using Light For Better Hearing In Cochlear Implants

A group of researchers from various institutions in Germany has developed a new type of cochlear implant that is based on light, according to Medical Xpress. This new implant uses a concept that has been around for many years.
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Low-Cost Sensor Rapidly Detects Mosquito-Borne Diseases

SMK Diagnostics has created biosensor technology to identify and monitor diseases such as Zika.

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Time of Death: New AI Technology Tries To Predict and Prevent Death

FDA has cleared an algorithm platform aimed at eliminating unexpected deaths.

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This algorithm analyzes medical images 1,000 times faster than usual

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed an algorithm that makes it easier and 1,000 times quicker to analyze medical images and 3D scans.

Can You Inject Without the Needle?

A Pharmapack 2018 speaker explains a new needle-free approach that could suit biologics and support digital health.

Robotic system can analyse eye movements to detect Parkinson’s

Researchers at Spain’s Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and start-up AURA Innotive Robotics have developed a new robotic system called OSCANN Desk, designed to accurately analyse eye movements for detecting neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Ain’t That a Pill Device Could Replace Needlesen

Investors ranging from Google’s parent company to pharma giants Novartis and AstraZeneca have shown interest in Rani Therapeutics, which is developing an ingestible drug-delivery pill.

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